Why Do Objects Feel Different Temperatures?

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Objects feel different temperatures due to the presence of heat receptors in our skin. When an object is warmer than our skin, it transfers heat to us through conduction, making it feel warm or hot. Conversely, if an object is cooler than our skin, it absorbs heat from us, resulting in a cold sensation. This process involves more complexity, but the fundamental principle is based on temperature differences and heat transfer. Understanding these mechanisms helps explain our perception of temperature.
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Why exactly do things feel cold and hot?
 
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Because we have heat receptors.
 
Good answer, Aixm. I'm going to elaborate upon it a bit, though. Something feels warm or even hot if its temperature is higher than that of your skin. In that situation, it transfers heat to you through conduction. If it feels cold, that's because it's below your skin temperature and is absorbing heat from you.
It's a lot more complicated than that, but the basis is correct.
 

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