Which freezes faster Hot or cold water?

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The original poster attempts to determine which freezes faster, hot or cold water, by reasoning through laws, theories, and properties learned in class, rather than conducting an experiment.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Some participants question the assumption that cold water would freeze faster, with the original poster suggesting that hot water might need to "catch up." Others reference the Mpemba effect as a point of interest.

Discussion Status

The discussion is in an exploratory phase, with participants sharing thoughts and references without reaching a consensus. The mention of the Mpemba effect indicates a productive direction for further inquiry.

Contextual Notes

The original poster notes the challenge of framing the question within homework guidelines, as it does not involve equations.

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Homework Statement



I need to find out which freezes faster--hot or cold water--without doing a lab. Just by thinking and considering laws and theories and properties we have learned about.

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It seems like it would be cold water since the hot water would have to catch up... But correct me if I am wrong.
 
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I didn't think I could put it in homework because it doesn't involve equations, but I got a warning so I did the best I could to repost and do it as the rules say.
 
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