Which condition would be equivalent to an air temperature of 45°F, a wind speed of 30 mi/hr, and a wind-chill equivalent temperature of 15°F?
A) a 15°F air temperature and 0 mi/hr winds
B) a 30°F air temperature and 45 mi/hr winds
C) a 30°F air temperature and 15 mi/hr winds
D) a 15°F air temperature and 30 mi/hr winds

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The wind-chill equivalent temperature is a measure of how cold it feels outside due to the wind. A wind-chill equivalent temperature of 15°F with an actual air temperature of 45°F and wind speed of 30 mi/hr would feel the same as an actual air temperature of 15°F with no wind (0 mi/hr). This is because the wind increases the rate of heat loss from the body, making it feel colder than the actual air temperature.

Which Condition Would Be Equivalent to an Air Temperature of 45°F