Question

why is ice rubbed on a burnt part of the skin

Answer 1

Ice rubbed on the burnt part of skin gives more relief than water at same temperature because the cooling effect of ice is more than that of water at the same temperature.

Answer 2

Answer:

When ice is rubbed on the burnt part of the skin, it absorbs heat from the burnt part and therefore lowers the temperature of the burnt part. This cooling effect helps us in relieving the burning sensation.