Thermodynamics: Pouring Cream into Coffee

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The discussion centers on the thermodynamic principles involved in pouring cream into coffee, specifically addressing the optimal timing for this action. The user initially sought feedback on their calculations presented in a linked PDF document. However, they later acknowledged errors in their work and expressed uncertainty about how to remove their post from the forum.

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I did a general problem of the perfect time to pour cream into coffee.
I was hoping someone could check my work

It's in the pdf below:

docs(dot)google(dot)com/open?id=0Bx8zdkF5WYAbMl80UjI5U2lmdlU

Thanks
 
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Nvm. I made mistakes ._. I don't know how to delete the post.
 

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