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3 years ago

Is air conditioner a refrigerator?

Engineering

1 answer:

Sergeu [11.5K]3 years ago

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Answer: No, the air conditioner is not a refrigerator

Explanation:

First, We need to make a difference between refrigerant and refrigerator

Refrigerator is a compartment used to kept cool and store the food and drink.

Refrigerant: A substance used for the refrigeration

Refrigeration: It is the process to keep a material cold, generally food and drink

Then: The air conditioner is a refrigerant and the air conditioner unit is a refrigerator

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Answer:

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Answer:

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Explanation:

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Radius = R = 5.6 mm

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