As I understand it, the faster the molecules in a substance are moving the higher the temperature. If this is the case, how come wind makes things feel cooler? Wouldn't the molecules be hitting us at a higher rate, it seems that wind should make things feel warmer.
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As I understand it, the faster the molecules in a substance are moving the higher the temperature. If this is the case, how come wind makes things feel cooler? Wouldn't the molecules be hitting us at a higher rate, it seems that wind should make things feel warmer.