Which of the following is the method by which air is cooled in the food storage component of a refrigerator? Evaporation Radiation Conduction Convection
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A refrigerator uses a refrigerant (usually a gas) that is compressed and then allowed to expand, which causes it to cool down. This cooled refrigerant is then circulated through coils in the refrigerator, which absorb heat from the air inside the fridge and Show more…
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