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Not really a blog... but a good question
So, this isn't necessarily a blog, but Matt wanted something from me and this has been on my mind.
When people walk over hot coals, is it that they go so fast they don't touch the coals enough so it doesn't burn them? Or is it that they block out the pain and that's why they can get across? Is it both? Are the coals even hot enough to burn skin, or is it just really hot?
Thanks.
Posted by
Laurie Perini
When people walk over hot coals, is it that they go so fast they don't touch the coals enough so it doesn't burn them? Or is it that they block out the pain and that's why they can get across? Is it both? Are the coals even hot enough to burn skin, or is it just really hot?
Thanks.
Posted by
Laurie Perini
posted by The Phoenix Files at
8:50 AM
5 Comments:
If you have enough time on your hands to write that, then you need to find a hobby or another job.
"Not really a blog...but a good question"
I'm sorry, but I'm not even sure that's a good question. Yes, I know any question that helps to understand concepts, cultures, techniques, etc is a "good" question. This would have been a better designed question for a children's website.
Some, but not all of the factors...
1) Sometimes the coal is covered with some ash, which doesn't conduct heat very well.
2) Any calluses from the feet help.
3) If the coal burns for long enough, it loses a considerable amount of water, which ends up causing the coal to cool down at a greater rate than the feet to heating up. For more, look up high heat capacity or high heat specific capacity.
4) Also, people who walk on coals tend to go at a somewhat even pace: So they don't stay too long, but they also don't run which would be higher impact.
Let's see if Barry Cassidy can do it!
Anonymous 12:00 p.m.:
Hey, thanks for the answers. I want to mention that I wasn't the one to put the "good question" bit there, but I don't think the question was childish. Appreciate the response though!
i already walk across hot coals every day. i work in phoenixville...hottest town in chester county
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