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Why does the V overlap the 0 in the formula? [[User:Rmhermen|Rmhermen]] 14:25, Aug 14, 2003 (UTC) |
Why does the V overlap the 0 in the formula? [[User:Rmhermen|Rmhermen]] 14:25, Aug 14, 2003 (UTC) |
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Why does the V overlap the 0 in the formula? Rmhermen 14:25, Aug 14, 2003 (UTC)
For what range of values is the formula valid?
The wind chill formula seems on the face of it to only be valid for certain range of values. E.g., it seems strange that when V=0 it doesn't reduce to the ambient air temperature.
Also, doesn't wind chill apply in other circumstances such as when riding a motorcycle? For this situation rather higher temperatures and velocities might be interesting. Does this same formula apply. And if the effect is mostly related to evaporation, what effect does clothing have on the perceived temperature? -- Jake 21:45, 9 May 2006 (UTC)
- E.g., if you google ("wind chill" motorcycle) there are other formulas that seem to be used. How do they relate? Jake
Skin, "feel like"
In the first sentence of the article, it is claimed that skin is the only relevant thing that can feel wind chill, but later it is mentioned that it can apply even to inanimate objects, albeit with different formulae. Is the latter correct?
In a similar vein, the warning at the end seems to be sort of POV—the clause "but 32 °C can correctly be said to feel like 32 °C only at 0% humidity" is neither patently obvious nor supported by a cite. Indeed, it seems quite incorrect. Thoughts? /blahedo (t) 00:34, 1 August 2006 (UTC)
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The tables indicate that the adjusted temperature can be below 0 C even though the actual is over 0 C. Does this mean that an ice cube will not melt in +5 C if there is sufficient wind?