If you were to put your hand out into the thermosphere, it would:
A) not feel any heat, because very few air molecules would collide with your skin.
B) freeze quickly because of the very cold temperatures.
C) instantly burn up because of very high temperatures.
D) gradually warm up above body temperature.

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The thermosphere is characterized by extremely low air pressure, meaning that there are very few air molecules to collide with your skin and transfer heat. Therefore, your hand would not feel any heat if you placed it in the thermosphere.

If You Were to Put Your Hand Out into the Thermosphere