Air temperature and relative humidity

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In sauna rooms, the air temperature can exceed 90° C (194° F) with low relative humidity around 10%, allowing for prolonged exposure without severe harm. The key difference lies in the heat transfer properties of air versus water; water conducts heat much more efficiently, leading to rapid burns. Additionally, the body's ability to cool itself through sweating in a sauna mitigates the risk of overheating. In contrast, immersion in hot water prevents effective cooling and increases the risk of burns. Thus, the environment in a sauna is fundamentally different from that of hot water, enabling safer exposure at the same temperature.
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In sauna rooms, people spend time in conditions of air temperature over 90° C (194° F) with a relative humidity near 10%. However, if you stick your arm into liquid water that is at a temperature of 90° C (194° F), you will be severely burned in less than one minute. Give two reasons why people are able to spend time in a sauna, but are severely burned in water at the same temperature.

I have no idea why this is! Help?
 
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Which has more heat? A sauna with a relative humidity of 10% or a bucket of water, both at the same temperature, 90 C?
 
You can cool yourself in a sauna by sweating. If you were wearing a coat in a sauna you would probably over heat and die.
 
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