luv's G-Chem Question #4 Thermodynamics

[luv8724]

If we put a running refrigerator in a small closet, close the door and

open the refrigerator door what will happen to the temperature of

the closet?

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[UCB05]

If we put a running refrigerator in a small closet, close the door and

open the refrigerator door what will happen to the temperature of

the closet?

If the fridge air is the same temp as closet air when plugged in, the closet will increase in temp.

If there was cold air already in the fridge, temp in the closet should drop as the cool and warm air mixes. After awhile the closet will heat up as the refrigerator dumps heat into its surroundings.

Whats with the physics questions?