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The surrounding become pleasantly warm when water in a lake starts freezing in cold countries.Explain why.

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

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ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter12: Thermal Energy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 67A

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