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Why is sense of touch not reliable?

A

It doesn't tell us what is hot or cold

B

It doesn't work for all of us

C

It might misguide us

D

None of these

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Correct option is C)

Sense of touch might misguide us and lead us to make wrong observations regarding the hotness or coldness of any object, thus option is correct.

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