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My coffee cooled faster than I expected and now I'm curious about heat transfer
I always assumed it was just the air around it. Can someone point me to a simple explanation?
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jessicahunt7mo ago
It's the air AND the cup, actually.
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shane_scott497mo ago
Your "air AND cup" point makes too much of a small thing.
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quinng797mo ago
Have you thought about the steam? It quietly takes heat away when it leaves. That can drop the temperature faster than the air or cup alone.
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amy3027mo ago
Oh yeah steam is low-key carrying heat out. Leave the lid off your mug for a minute after pouring, lets that vapor escape quick. You'll notice the temp drops faster than if you just let it sit sealed.
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