Did the Last Sip of Tea Heat the Ocean?

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The discussion centers on whether the last sip of tea thrown by Queen Elizabeth over Queen Mary's rail would warm the ocean. Participants debate the impact of the tea's heat, considering the vastness of the ocean and the cooling effect of the air it passes through. While some argue that the tea's warmth could raise the ocean temperature slightly if it is warmer than the surrounding water, others emphasize that the heat would dissipate quickly. Factors such as seasonal air temperatures and the cooling effect of friction are also mentioned. Ultimately, the consensus is that the effect is negligible and context-dependent.
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True or False: When Queen Elizabeth throws the last sip of tea over Queen Mary's rail the ocean gets a little warmer?

I want to say it is false because of how large the ocean is, but he heat of the tea has to go somewhere right? Which makes me want to say true. :confused:
 
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True or False: When Queen Elizabeth throws the last sip of tea over Queen Mary's rail the ocean gets a little warmer?

I want to say it is false because of how large the ocean is, but he heat of the tea has to go somewhere right? Which makes me want to say true. :confused:


On normal case,it would...But let's not forget the air the tea has to travel through before coming into contact with the water...Generally,the air is cooler during the winter & a warmer during the summer...So there a lot of side factors that would normally have to be taken into account...

Daniel.

P.S.The answer is YES & NO.BUT IT ALL DEPENDS... :-p
 
Hey thanks. So if the temp of the tea is warmer than the temp of the ocean when it goes into the ocean the answer is true.
 
That's right...But in general,the liquid loses heat through the friction with cooler air...

Daniel.
 
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