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Water has a very high specific heat capacity, which means you need to put a lot of energy into a given quantity of it to raise the temperature a given amount. The specific heat capacity of water is 4.187 kJ/kgK, which means you need to put in 4 kJ of energy to raise the temperature of one kg of water by 1 K (or 1C) Compare this to the specific heat capacity of air which is 1.0 kJ/kgK, or 25% of that of water. Therefore, you need to put in four times as much energy to heat up a given mass of water as compared to a given mass of air. One kilogram of air has a volume of about 29 cubic feet at 1 atmosphere, and a kilogram of water is a liter. It takes 4 times as much thermal energy to raise the temperature of that liter of water by a degree as it does to raise that 29 ft3 of air that same one degree. To do an additional comparison, you could picture a room that is 11' x 11' x 11' in volume. Elevating the temperature of the air in that room one degree will lift the temperature of that liter of water by the same one degree.
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What is a birthing pool?
A birthing pool is a specially designed pool, filled with warm water, in which water births take place.
Why is sea water warmer than swimming pool water?
Well, large bodies of water take longer to heat or cool than land does, so a swimming pool will be a bit cooler... ... I think so....
How warm is the water in the pool at the Olympics?
78 degrees
How many gallons of boiling water will it take to warm up to my 21 foot round pool?
you've got to be kidding
How long can it take for a dense body of water to warm and rise to the surface again?
about 30+
When they are sleeping how long does someone take to pee with their hand in warm water?
3 hrs
Do boxing turtle like water?
Yes they do. They always need to have access to a small pool of water in their living environment. It's also good to have them soak daily in warm water as deep as about half the height of their shell. The warm water will help promote bowel movements.
Why does water take so long to warm up?
The specific heat of water determines how much energy is needed to heat water.
Is sunlight good for a swimming pool?
Sunlight is good for a swimming pool. Sunlight can help warm up the pool due the penetration of sun rays. As the summer months progress, the water will warm up gradually.
Pool Heaters?
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Why you feel cold after coming of a warm swimming pool on a hot day?
Because the air around you is hotter then water in the pool.
Why is the wear so warm ina saltwater pool?
it is an illusion. salt water pools have softer feeling water and may put you under the impression that it is warmer. however there is no difference between a salt water pool or a fresh water pool.
