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I know what this law says, but I don´t know where does it comes from. Could somone please help me with the derivation of this law?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Newton's Law of Cooling is a mathematical equation that describes the rate at which an object cools down in a surrounding temperature. It states that the rate of change of temperature of an object is directly proportional to the difference between the object's temperature and the temperature of its surroundings.
The law was first derived by Sir Isaac Newton in the 17th century through experiments with heated bodies and the surrounding air. He observed that the rate of cooling of an object is proportional to the temperature difference between the object and its surroundings.
The law is significant because it helps us understand and predict the behavior of objects as they cool down. It is commonly used in various fields such as physics, chemistry, and engineering to analyze heat transfer and temperature changes.
Yes, the law assumes that the object's cooling is solely influenced by the temperature of its surroundings. It does not take into account factors such as air flow, humidity, and radiation, which can affect the cooling rate of an object.
No, the law is only applicable to objects that have a constant temperature difference between their surface and the surrounding environment. It is not suitable for objects that undergo phase changes or have varying temperatures across their surface.