(c) State equations that describe the performance of a refrigerator. (d) A kitchen is too warm for you to stay during summer. You leave the refrigerator door open to cool the kitchen Does this cooling method work efficiently? Explain your answer.

(c) State equations that describe the performance of a refrigerator. (d) A kitchen is too warm for you to stay during summer. You leave the refrigerator door open to cool the kitchen Does this cooling method work efficiently? Explain your answer.

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(d) A kitchen is too warm for you to stay during summer. You leave the
refrigerator door open to cool the kitchen. Does this cooling method
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