Sitting in a 100°F hot tub feels much hotter than standing outside on a 100°F day.This analogy illustrates why

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The analogy illustrates the difference in heat transfer mechanisms. In a hot tub, water conducts heat more efficiently than air, making it feel hotter. Similarly, in space, the low density of the intercloud gas means less efficient heat transfer, so an astronaut would feel cold despite the high temperature.

Sitting in a 100°F Hot Tub Feels Much Hotter Than