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of the Second Law of Thermodynamics, which states that heat naturally flows from hot objects to cold objects until thermal equilibrium is reached. This means that hot things cool down as they transfer heat to their surroundings, while cold things warm up as they absorb heat from their surroundings.

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Why will sitting in a cold bathtub cool down your body?

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