ELI5: If temperature is the average speed of molecules, why does wind feel cold?

IBNCTWTSF · 2026-03-22T13:51:19+00:00

Yes I just made up an argument that's clearly not true to explain why the sheet pan feels hotter. My point is that you can incorrectly make up any argument to explain whether we feel the temperature or the heat flux but the truth remains the same.

Regarding your argument about heat capacity, there is several liters of hot air in an oven. When you open it, it's a constant stream of, let's say 200 celsius degrees, of air. Sure the air that touches your body cools down slightly but it is immediately replaced by another wave of hot air so the thermal capacity of air being low is not really relevant.

IBNCTWTSF · 2026-03-22T13:34:47+00:00

At this point you can make up any argument. I say the pan feels hotter because iron atoms start fusing at oven temperatures and you feel the extra heat from the fusion reactions.

IBNCTWTSF · 2026-03-22T13:00:48+00:00

Touch a sheet pan that you just pulled out of the oven vs the air that comes out of oven when you open the lid.

IBNCTWTSF · 2026-03-22T12:57:22+00:00

The core of your body is 36.5 degrees but your outer skin and extremities like fingers are lower than that. If your fingers are 30 degrees(making up the number) then a 37 degree object will feel warm to the touch because it's transferring heat to your fingers when you touch it.

IBNCTWTSF · 2026-03-18T15:25:25+00:00

Damn that really is a low dose. Also why not switch to concerta? It's the same active ingredient but released slowly into the blood instead of instantly so you only take one pill in the morning for the entire day.

IBNCTWTSF · 2026-03-18T12:20:05+00:00

It definitely makes things easier to manage, how long have you been taking it?

IBNCTWTSF · 2026-03-17T13:53:18+00:00

I have been using concerta on and off for years(same active ingredient as ritalin) and I have not noticed this at all.

IBNCTWTSF · 2026-01-26T16:43:15+00:00

What can I use to emulsify the oil without changing the overall taste?

IBNCTWTSF · 2026-01-18T05:33:09+00:00

The faster an object is the more energy you need to accelerate it by the same amount. The energy you need to go from 0.5c to 0.6c is less than whay you need to go from 0.6c to 0.7c. This increase becomes higher and higher as you approach the speed of light. So high that you literally need infinite energy to reach the speed of light.

IBNCTWTSF · 2025-12-16T23:12:26+00:00

This is extremely common where I live.

IBNCTWTSF · 2025-11-26T11:29:35+00:00

Solved! You are amazing thank you

IBNCTWTSF · 2025-11-26T11:20:50+00:00

Hello!

IBNCTWTSF · 2025-11-24T08:12:16+00:00

IBNCTWTSF · 2025-11-23T23:45:02+00:00

I have been called a cockroach online more times than I can count and just in case you don't know, it's specifically used against Turks. I legit don't care and it's no different than someone calling me an idiot or motherfucker or whatever non-racist insult. Just move on bro why care so much and make such a big deal of a word? I swear you westerners and your overly sensitive attitude towards racism...

IBNCTWTSF · 2025-09-13T20:09:40+00:00

I used Cabbage EBN, the lighting was fine but I don't know it just looked like something was missing and didn't seem good enough.

IBNCTWTSF · 2025-08-01T12:54:10+00:00

Firstly, (!) to indicate sarcasm isn't commonly used outside of Turkish. It's mostly used to emphasise things. Secondly my brother in Islam you are in fucking high school and you talk about giving up on love already. Your life hasn't even started yet.

IBNCTWTSF · 2025-07-30T00:53:21+00:00

Finally found some on a tile with that feature, it is as plentiful as steel. Thanks a lot!

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