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Fusion of ice q

The-Rafalution · 2008-06-15 20:03:05

room temp was at 21 degrees.what was the advantage of having the room temp approx halfway between initial temp of the water and final temp of the water..... any ideas?

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15-06-2008 9:03pm

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The-Rafalution

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room temp was at 21 degrees.what was the advantage of having the room temp approx halfway between initial temp of the water and final temp of the water.....

any ideas?

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#2 15-06-2008 9:12pm
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heat lost to surroundings at start = heat gained from surroundings at end, cancelling eachother out

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#3 15-06-2008 10:03pm
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if it goes far enough below the room temperature after the experiment air vapour might condense causing more water to be added.

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