The white-hot sparks from a 4th-of-July-type sparkler that strike your skin transfer
A)little energy to you in spite of their high temperature.
B)little energy to you due to their low temperature.
C)much energy, but at a low temperature.
D)none of the above

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The white-hot sparks from a sparkler are indeed at a high temperature, but because they have very little mass, the total amount of energy they can transfer to your skin is quite small. This is why, although they are hot, they typically don't cause serious burns upon brief contact.

The White-Hot Sparks from a 4th-Of-July-Type Sparkler That Strike Your