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Question: A metal sample is placed into a beaker of boiling water. After two minutes the metal is removed. After 5 minutes the metal can be picked up by hand but the water is still too hot to touch. Which of these matter and energy interactions is being illustrated?

Choices:
A) water has a low specific heat
B) metals have low specific heat
C) glass from the beaker is a good insulator
D) water loses its heat energy quickly to the air
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The correct answer is 1: metals have low specific heat.