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Grade 12th pass9 grade science

7. Why is ice at 273 K more effective in cooling than water at the same temperature?

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5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years ago
Ice at 273 K has less energy than water (although both are at the same temperature). Water has the additional latent heat of fusion. Hence, at 273 K, ice is more effective in cooling than water.