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A refrigerator is a "heat pump." That is, it pumps heat out of a cold area (inside) to a warm area (the room). Thus, when working at its best, a refrigerator is a heater. However, the laws of thermodynamics assures us that it will always use more energy than it puts to work, so that extra energy will also heat the room. That is why your air conditioner (another kind of heat pump) is outdoors: if it were indoors, it would heat the room it was trying to cool!
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If you leave the refrigerator door open will the room temperature change?
yes
How is a refrigerator an example of a heat mover?
Normally, heat moves from a higher temperature to a lower temperature. Devices that use work to move heat are called heat movers. A refrigerator is an example of a heat mover because it takes the heat from inside of the refrigerator and moves it to the outside. The 2nd law of thermodynamics allows this to occur if work is done in the process. A refrigerator does work as it moves the heat from inside the refrigerator to the warmer room.
Why a soda can feels cold when you take it out of the refrigerator?
because the temp. inside the fridge. is colder than room temperature yup
Does temperature in room affect how fast a candle burns?
Yes it does i did a science fair project and yep it did
Does a fridge use more energy in a cold room?
Probably not. If a refrigerator were in a room so cold that the outside temperature caused the refrigerator to be very cold inside, the thermostat in the refrigerator might not ever cause the device to actually use any energy. For most normal purposes, the refrigerator will be better off in a cooler room simply because the outside atmosphere will not be constantly warming up the fridge from the outside. Think about how much more you need the air conditioning on to keep a room at 70 degrees on a hot day than on a cold one.
Do tomatoes spoil faster at room temperature or in a refrigerator?
they spoil faster at room temperature
Can cheese get moldy if it is in a container at room temperature?
Yes. Cheese will mold at room temperature, even if it is in a container. It will mold faster at room temperature than it will in the refrigerator.
Do almonds need to be stored in the refrigerator?
They do not. Room temperature is fine.
Where should you store pies?
In the refrigerator. It will get moldy if left out at room temperature.
If you leave the refrigerator door open will the room temperature change?
yes
Are you supposed to keep Merlot at room temperature or in refrigerator?
No! It's red wine.
Does the temperature of a room affect how fast a candle melts?
The room temperature is too low for an effect.
How long can yogurt be kept at room temperature?
I would estimate a two hour limit for keeping yogurt at room temperature. Personally, I take it out of the refrigerator and eat it immediately. I see no need to keep it at room temperature.
What would be the temperature of the room if you will leave the refrigerator open?
Probably not that much of a difference in the room temperature, just the fridge will be wasting power and food might spoil.
Is thawing chicken at room temperature acceptable?
Frozen chicken should be thawed in the refrigerator. Thawing chicken at room temperature can promote the growth of harmful bacteria.
How long bologa can stay out of the refrigerator?
Bologna should not be allowed to come to room temperature.
What is the average cool room refrigerator temperature in degrees Celsius?
3 degrees celsius
