Why would a human not directly feel intense heat in the thermosphere despite its very high temperature?
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Correct answer: Because the density of air molecules is very low there
Option A is correct because temperature measures the average kinetic energy of the few particles present, whereas felt heat depends greatly on how much energy those particles can transfer to the skin. The thermosphere has extremely low particle density, so collisions and conductive heat transfer are limited despite the high measured temperature. Continuous rainfall is impossible there, temperature can be measured, and oxygen is not at its highest concentration.
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Because the density of air molecules is very low there
Why is this the correct answer?
Option A is correct because temperature measures the average kinetic energy of the few particles present, whereas felt heat depends greatly on how much energy those particles can transfer to the skin. The thermosphere has extremely low particle density, so collisions and conductive heat transfer are limited despite the high measured temperature. Continuous rainfall is impossible there, temperature can be measured, and oxygen is not at its highest concentration.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Introduction to Accounting. Topic: Accounting Information.
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