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gmat · 12-22-2005, 04:17 AM

this is also due to the high specific heat (kinda thermal capacity) of water. A 1°C of temp difference in water represents a lot of energy. That's why the temp across the system is considered 'uniform' (the temp difference is considered unsignificant)

12-22-2005, 04:17 AM	#4
gmat Thermophile Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: France Posts: 1,221	Re: Temps in loop will reach equilibrium this is also due to the high specific heat (kinda thermal capacity) of water. A 1°C of temp difference in water represents a lot of energy. That's why the temp across the system is considered 'uniform' (the temp difference is considered unsignificant)