Jesper said:If i have let's say have 1 cubic meter of water at a temperature of 23 degree, in a closest system connected to a 1 cubic meter of air of 20 degree, how long time does it take for the heat to balance out, the surface between the two a 1 square meter.
Heat exchange between air and water occurs through a process called convection. This is when heat is transferred from one medium (air) to another (water) through the movement of molecules.
The rate of heat exchange between air and water is affected by various factors such as temperature difference between the two mediums, surface area, and the properties of the materials involved.
Yes, the temperature of both air and water can affect the rate of heat exchange. The larger the temperature difference between the two, the faster heat will be transferred.
The larger the surface area of the air and water, the greater the contact between the two mediums, allowing for more efficient heat exchange. This is why larger bodies of water tend to have more stable temperatures compared to smaller bodies of water.
Yes, external factors such as wind, humidity, and atmospheric pressure can affect the rate of heat exchange between air and water. For example, wind can increase the rate of heat exchange by blowing the heated air away from the water's surface, while humidity can decrease the rate by adding moisture to the air.