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The reason something looks black to us is because it reflects less light - therefore, the light is absorbed. The energy of the absorbed light, of course, heats the object up. Please note that black objects also tend to emit thermal radiation faster - so if there is no sunlight, they will get cold faster.

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Does stirring soup help to cool it down?

Yes, stirring soup helps to cool it down by distributing the heat more evenly throughout the soup, allowing it to cool faster.


How do you cool down hot metal faster?

To cool down hot metal faster, you can use methods such as quenching in water, oil, or air. This rapid cooling can help increase the hardness and strength of the metal. Additionally, placing the hot metal in contact with a cool surface can also help speed up the cooling process.


Does hot water get colder faster than cold water?

Yes ,the higher the temperature gradient between the hot water and room temperature, the faster it cools. However, that does not mean that hot water will freeze faster than cold water (a common urban legend). If you have water at 50°C in a room at 20°C, it will cool from 50° to 40° faster than it will cool from 40° to 30°.


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Objects cool at a rate depending on the temperature difference between the hot object and its surroundings. Probably the hand is warmer than the air, so usually the object will cool faster in the air.


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