Why Does A Fan Cool You Down?
| Updated: 04 Jul 2017
Why does air feel cooler when fanned?
Mystery Hour Question
Why does air feel cooler when it’s fanned towards me?
Jill, Beckenham
Answer
Name: Richard
Qualification: Physics teacher.
Answer: When air is wafted it hits your skin quicker, meaning more air molecules come into contact with your skin in a shorter amount of time. This allows the heat to transfer from your skin to the air quicker.