Energy transfer acceleration due to large energy difference.

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The discussion centers on the concept of thermal equilibrium, specifically how a significant temperature difference between a hot substance, like tea, and its cooler surroundings affects the rate of heat transfer. It suggests that the rate of energy transfer may increase proportionally to the temperature difference, referencing Newton's law of cooling as a foundational principle. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding these concepts through personal discovery, highlighting that mistakes can lead to valuable learning experiences. The conversation reinforces the idea that identifying key parameters in thermal dynamics is a positive step in grasping the underlying physics. Overall, the exchange underscores the relationship between temperature differences and heat transfer rates.
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In a hypothetical example i have been thinking about a hot substance such as tea is sitting on the bench the air around the tea is colder than the tea so the process of thermal equilibrium is underway. If the tea is much hotter than an ordinary example does this increased difference in heat increase the rate of transfer by a rate proportional to the difference in temperature of the substances.And if so why do you suppose this would be?
 
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You got linked to Newton's law of cooling a couple days ago.
 
Could you remind me when this was?
 
Doesn't matter in the end :) thank you for the help the good news is at least i managed to identify the same parameters Newton did, that alone makes this mistake worth it for me.
 
TheNerdConstant said:
that alone makes this mistake worth it for me
Rediscovering things for yourself is not a mistake. It is a valuable part of learning. Well done!
 
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