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ProfessorGAC

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Wed Jun-01-05 01:14 PM
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30. Heard It. Totally False

No matter what, the sensible heat contained within the water must be removed by cooling before the freezing point can be attained. The enthalpy of fusion is then overcome at that point, not before.

So, any excess heat takes time to be dissipated. The warmer the water, the longer this takes. Hence, cooler water always hits the freeze point sooner, and freezes first.

End of story.
The Professor

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