Eli5 when temperature is just how much molecules move, why can our skin be permanently damaged if they move to much, aka, you get a burn.

Question

Eli5 when temperature is just how much molecules move, why can our skin be permanently damaged if they move to much, aka, you get a burn.

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Answer 1

Pick up a ship in a bottle and shake it. You’ll find that the rapid movement of molecules can be very damaging indeed.