Exploring the physics of heat transfer, this chapter elaborates on how hot water ascends as it is lighter than cold water, incorporating the analogy of using raisins to track hot water movements efficiently. The rapid heating process through the natural movement of hot water upwards is juxtaposed with advertisements for H&R Block and Choice Hotels.
How do you make some things stay hot and others stay cool? Neil deGrasse Tyson, with the help of comedian Chuck Nice, explains the physics of heat transfer, insulation, and why your Stanley cup can keep your drink cold during a fire.
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