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Getting food at the cafeteria, classmate: “Is the baozi hot?” ”Canteen aunt: “No!” ”Classmate: “Oh.” ”Then she reached out to grab it, but with an \"ah\" sound, she threw the bao on the ground. The aunt said, “It’s hot!” ”
What is the temperature threshold between hot and scalding?
Ask directly... is the baozi hot to touch?
Heat is objective, related to the temperature difference with the environment; while scalding is subjective, depending on a person’s tolerance level
It can be defined that a temperature higher than body temperature is considered hot, while a temperature that causes pain when touched is considered scalding
Feeling heat is a physiological process, merely an instinctive protective reaction in animals, including humans. Touching things that are too hot can damage animal tissues; heat causes pain, and this pain triggers protective behaviors, which is an example of organisms adapting to their environment.
The body temperature of healthy people remains relatively constant. When it exceeds the upper limit of the normal range, it is referred to as fever, which is what people commonly call having a high temperature. The traditional view is that the normal body temperature is 37°C, but due to factors such as the location of the measurement, time of day, season, and individual differences, it is now believed that normal body temperature cannot be simply represented by the figure 37°C. The perceived temperature of the human body ranges from 20°C to 47°C. When the water temperature exceeds 36°C, a sense of warmth is felt; when it exceeds 45°C, a distinct feeling of heat is experienced; when the water temperature is above 50°C, it feels scalding; and when it exceeds 60°C, burns can occur. The longer the contact time, the more severe the burn will be. It is recommended that the contact time not exceed 4 seconds.