Effect of air flow on temperature inside box

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In an adiabatically sealed box with a heat source, air circulation from a fan may lead to a lower temperature reading on a probe compared to stagnant air. The fan promotes contact between warmer air and the cooler walls, potentially delaying the heating effect. This observation aligns with the idea that moving air can enhance heat loss to the surroundings. Accurate measurements are essential to validate these hypotheses. Overall, the interaction between air circulation and temperature dynamics in sealed environments is crucial for understanding heat transfer.
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If I have a heat source on for a one hour period inside an adiabatically sealed box, such as a 10,000 watt light bulb turned on for an hour, and simultaneously I have a fan on that constantly circulates the air inside the box, would a temperature probe measure a lower temperature due to the circulating air then if the air was not circulating?

I am conducting a similar experiment and the temperature is not rising as it should. I suspect it is because of circulation of air inside the test box due to a fan.
 
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Seems to me like the fan forces the air to make contact with the walls, which are in contact with colder exterior air. So indeed, the inside air should take longer to heat than if it weren't moving at all. Seems to make sense. Of course, getting the numbers would be important to validate any explanation.
 
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