Effect on room temperature of a fridge

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When a refrigerator operates in a closed room with its door closed, the overall temperature of the room will increase. This occurs because the refrigerator expels heat into the room as it cools its internal compartment. The percentage change in room temperature depends on factors such as the refrigerator's energy consumption and the room's initial temperature, but it is established that the room will experience a net increase in temperature due to the heat exchange process.

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When in a room a fridge is kept in such a manner that room is closed and door of fridge is on. Fridge is connected to supply what will be the effect on the room temp and why. The percentage in change of temp??
 
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varun atri said:
When in a room a fridge is kept in such a manner that room is closed and door of fridge is on. Fridge is connected to supply what will be the effect on the room temp and why. The percentage in change of temp??

What are your thoughts on this? Is this for schoolwork?
 
berkeman said:
What are your thoughts on this? Is this for schoolwork?
Well according to me the temp of room will rise but what about the wbt and dbt change in room
 

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