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Surprisingly this is not true. A watt of energy can only produce a watt of heat, but can remove several watts of heat from a space. That said, we're much bette
by hirsin 7y ago
Surprisingly this is not true. A watt of energy can only produce a watt of heat, but can remove several watts of heat from a space.
That said, we're much better setup to increase total entropy in the atmosphere than decrease it (via heat sinks eg)
- kevin_thibedeau 7y agoThose displaced Joules are just moved somewhere nearby and are joined by the energy spent moving them.
- hirsin 7y agoYes, hence my second statement and use of "space" in the first.
- mises 7y agoFrom a purely scientific view, yes, you can move energy easier than you can cool it. However, people in hot climates usually prefer cold air blowing, which takes more energy to chill.