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robphippen
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Having thought a little about this, I am guessing that the additional kinetic energy in moving water means that it would freeze at a higher temperature than stationary water. Is that right?
The freezing point of water is 0 degrees Celsius or 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
Yes, the temperature of water does affect its freezing point. The lower the temperature, the faster water freezes.
The freezing point is the temperature at which a liquid turns into a solid, while the melting point is the temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid.
Yes, under certain conditions, water can freeze at temperatures above 0 degrees Celsius. This is known as supercooling and requires very pure water and specific environmental conditions.
Moving water has a higher chance of coming into contact with a surface or impurity that can act as a nucleation site for ice crystals to form. This allows the freezing process to begin at a lower temperature compared to still water.