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Why do solids stay hotter longer than other states?
LogicalAcid
Nov18-10, 08:23 PM
Does it have to do with the fact that the molecules vibrate so close to each other, and transfer more energy to each other?
Kevin_Axion
Nov18-10, 10:00 PM
Solids don't stay hotter longer than other states, generally. It mostly has to do with the chemical structure.
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