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When a cold pack is squeezed why does it feel cool to the touch?
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∙ 12y ago
When you activate the cold pack, you start an endothermic (heat-absorbing) process* inside it. This drops the temperature to just above freezing. The immediately surrounding air will cool down by conduction and convection.
*The process is typically the dissolution of ammonium nitrate (fertilizer) in water
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Why does marble flooring feel cool to touch?
It feels cold because it is colder than your skin . Marble feels colder than say wood because the marble conducts heat more readily.
What is a cold object?
A cold object is something that when touched, appears to feel cold. Another meaning of a cold object is something that when touched or used to touch something with, may turn that object in question colder or even freeze it.
Why does concrete floor feel cold when you touch it?
because all of the gravity is coming up from the ground where air circulates through it
What type of things can your skin receptors allow you to feel?
Touch (sharp & dull (pressure)), hot & cold, vibration, and hair motion.
What factor determines how hot or cold something feels when you touch it?
The temperature. Also, thermal conductivity.
Does bronze always feel cold to the touch?
When Bronze is at room temperature it will feel cool to the touch. However in cold conditins it may freeze your skin on contact, and if heated it may casue serous burns if touched.
What does amber feel like?
Smooth and cool to the touch.
Why when you open a refrigerator will you feel a cool sensation on your legs?
You feel a cool sensation because the refrigerator is full of cold air.
Why does a snake feel cold when you pick it up?
Because they are unable to regulate their own temperature like we can - and feel cold to the touch.
Would a broken bone feel warm or cold to the touch?
No
Why does touching help us?
feel is another way of saying touch. When you touch something you might feel it hard &soft or hot & cold.
How should an air conditioner suction line feel to the touch?
A suction line is usually cold to the touch.
Why do we feel cold when we touch ice?
loss of thermal energy from your finger
What changes can you feel during a rainstorm with your five senses?
you feel or touch tiny drops of water along with the cool air.
How does ice cream feel?
Ice cream is cold, wet and sticky to the touch.
Why does slime feel cold to the touch?
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Why does marble flooring feel cool to touch?
It feels cold because it is colder than your skin . Marble feels colder than say wood because the marble conducts heat more readily.
