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Default Mastering gas stoves for stewing

On Wed, 06 Aug 2014 18:52:18 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

> On Wed, 6 Aug 2014 11:50:43 -0700, "Pico Rico" >
> wrote:
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> >> Mine heats up immediately, unfortunately, it does not cool down that fast.
> >> If I need a burner to cool down quickly, to stop the kitchen from getting
> >> hot, I will sit a pot of cold water on the burner and the heat stops
> >> immediately.
> >>
> >> Becca

> >
> >now there's a physicist for you!
> >

>
> Except that it is likely false.
>
> Yes, the burner cools faster, but the heat goes into the pot of water
> and then it goes from the pot of water into the room. Just at a much
> slower pace.


Which means it won't be as noticeable.


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