10.10 - NEWTON’S LAW OF COOLING
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Practice Questions
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What does Newton's Law of Cooling state?
💡 Hint: Think about how cooling happens and what affects it.
What factors affect heat loss according to Newton's Law?
💡 Hint: Consider what materials might lose heat faster.
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What does Newton's Law of Cooling relate to heat loss?
💡 Hint: Think about what drives cooling.
True or False: The larger the temperature difference, the slower the rate of heat loss according to Newton's Law.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature differences influence cooling.
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A heated body cools from 80 °C to 50 °C in 10 minutes when the surrounding temperature is 20 °C. Calculate how long it will take to cool from 70 °C to 30 °C.
💡 Hint: Compare the cooling processes analytically to solve.
Discuss how Newton's Law of Cooling could apply in environmental studies, particularly in understanding how animal bodies react to changing temperatures.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of body heat loss in different environments.
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