Why does air release differently from a slightly open versus a wide open mouth?

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Air released from a slightly open mouth feels cooler due to the creation of a fast, thin stream that pulls in surrounding cooler air, enhancing evaporative cooling. Conversely, a wide-open mouth releases air at a slower rate, which can feel warmer as it does not effectively draw in cooler air. The temperature of the air from the mouth remains consistent, but the humidity levels play a crucial role in perceived temperature. When blowing air, the humidity of the exhaled breath can affect cooling on surfaces, as it cannot evaporate sweat effectively. Overall, the sensation of temperature is influenced by both air speed and humidity levels in the surrounding environment.
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Whay is it that when we release air from our mouth when it is little open then the cold air is released but when we release air from large open mouth hot air is released.
 
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kartikwat said:
Whay is it that when we release air from our mouth when it is little open then the cold air is released but when we release air from large open mouth hot air is released.
The thinner faster stream pulls more cold air from surroundings with it.
 
kartikwat said:
Whay is it that when we release air from our mouth when it is little open then the cold air is released but when we release air from large open mouth hot air is released.

I can release hot air even when it is opened very little. I think you meant opened little and blowing fast.
 
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adjacent said:
I can release hot air even when it is opened very little. I think you meant opened little and blowing fast.

Ya you are correct
 
I think that you will find that the air coming from your mouth has the same temperature as it had in your mouth regardless of the speed of the stream. The difference is in the effect on a damp surface. The amount of evaporative cooling that takes place on that surface is in direct proportion to the square of the wind velocity
 
klimatos said:
I think that you will find that the air coming from your mouth has the same temperature as it had in your mouth regardless of the speed of the stream. The difference is in the effect on a damp surface. The amount of evaporative cooling that takes place on that surface is in direct proportion to the square of the wind velocity

That's true, but I think it's mostly what I said in post #2. When put your finger close to the mouth, then a thin fast stream still feels warm. When you move the finger away it becomes colder, because more cool air is pulled with the stream.
 
A.T. said:
because more cool air is pulled with the stream.

It's 105°F (about 41°C) here right now. Where's the cool air coming from?
 
klimatos said:
It's 105°F (about 41°C) here right now. Where's the cool air coming from?
In this case it's not about being colder, but about having less humidity. You breath has 100% relative humidity, so it cannot evaporate the sweat from your finger, no matter how fast you blow. To feel cold the stream must pull with it some less humid air from the surroundings.
 

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