if our body temp. is 98.6 why can't we touch anything that is 98.6 degrees?

Question

i need this answer for my next test.

Answer 1

You've got your Farenheit mixed up with your Celsius.
Body temperature is measured in Farenheit degrees.
All those other hot things you wanna touch (but can't) are measured in Celsius degrees.
They're 2 different measurements of heat.
That pot of boiling water on your stove is 100 degrees Celsius,but it's also 212 degrees Farenheit.
You might be running a high fever at 100 degrees,but you won't be boiling water by setting a pot on your forehead.
You might also be confused when you hear the weather report.32 degrees is freezing when you're talking Farenheit.0 degrees is freezing if you're talking Celsius.

Answer 2

Of course you can. In fact even hotter-- many hot tubs, tap hot water is over 100 degrees (105-110 I think). Food you eat is much hotter than 98.6 (120-130 degrees).

Answer 3

what do you mean....?

we can 98.6 isn't that hot
its Fahrenheit or however you spell it so in Celsius its like 37
and that's not hot.... so you can touch it

Answer 4

We CAN! We touch other people all the time!