The reason you can walk barefoot on red-hot coals of wood without burning your feet mainly involves

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The low conductivity of the coals prevents the heat from reaching your feet and burning them. The char layer on top of the coals also provides a layer of insulation which allows you to walk on them without getting burned. Mind over matter techniques may play a role in helping a person overcome their fear or anxiety about walking on hot coals, but it does not directly prevent burns. The temperature of the coals is still high enough to cause severe burns, so choice A is incorrect.

The Reason You Can Walk Barefoot on Red-Hot Coals of Wood