Suppose the air temperature is -5°C, the wind is blowing at 55 km/h, and the wind chill temperature is -15.3°C. Which of the following temperatures and wind speeds are equivalent to these conditions?

A. a -10°C air temperature and 10 km/h wind
B. a 0°C air temperature and 45 km/h wind
C. a 10°C air temperature and 60 km/h wind
D. a 5°C air temperature and 60 km/h wind


Answer: A

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