How Air Conditioners Make Cities Hotter

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What does an air conditioner remove from the air inside a room?

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Kinetic energy.

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What connects the air inside and outside in relation to air conditioning?

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One system.

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How do air conditioners cool air?

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By slowing down molecules.

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What happens to the energy from a hot room when an air conditioner is used?

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It is transferred outside.

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What occurs to the temperature of a washcloth placed on a hot forehead over time?

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The heat from your forehead will transfer to the washcloth, making it warm.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy that an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is the role of an air conditioner in a room?

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To cool the air by removing heat.

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What is the principle of heat transfer?

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Heat moves from a warmer object to a cooler one.

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What is the effect of slowing down air molecules in a room?

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It reduces the temperature of the air.

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What is a system in the context of air conditioning?

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A set of connected components that work together, such as the indoor and outdoor air.