Eli5: why do slaps with a wet object (wet towel or hand )hurt worse than a dry object? (Dry Towel or hand)

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Eli5: why do slaps with a wet object (wet towel or hand )hurt worse than a dry object? (Dry Towel or hand)

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A wet towel is carrying a whole lot more mass, is thus less impacted by friction and packs more impulse.