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  1. Warm-mist versus cool-mist humidifier: Which is better for a cold?

    May 11, 2023 · When should I use a cool-mist humidifier versus a warm-mist humidifier for a child with a cold? For safety, always use cool-mist humidifiers for children. Hot water or steam from a warm-mist …

  2. Cold & Hot Wind: What's the Difference? - Physics Forums

    Jul 29, 2013 · What's the difference between cold moving air and hot moving air? For instance, suppose you put two fans, of the same type, each in one room. One room is cold because the walls are …

  3. Baseball Distance Debate: Hot Air vs Cold Air [SOLVED]

    Apr 10, 2003 · The discussion revolves around the question of whether a baseball travels further in hot air or cold air, specifically comparing temperatures of 60 degrees Fahrenheit and 90 degrees …

  4. Why does air rush in from colder to hotter space and not vice versa ...

    Feb 19, 2013 · The discussion centers around the behavior of air movement when a window is opened in a warm room, specifically why colder air from outside rushes in rather than warmer air moving out. …

  5. Tendinitis pain: Should I apply ice or heat? - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 9, 2024 · Ice is recommended for sudden injuries to tendons. But heat might be a better choice for chronic tendinitis caused by overuse.

  6. Explaining Refraction: Hot vs. Cold Air - Physics Forums

    Jun 8, 2010 · The discussion centers on the phenomenon of refraction as it relates to the transition of light between hot and cold air. It establishes that hotter air is less dense, leading to fewer collisions …

  7. Water friction in pipes, hot vs cold? - Physics Forums

    Jul 7, 2006 · The discussion focuses on the friction loss of tap water in pipes at different temperatures, specifically comparing 5 degrees Celsius and 80 degrees Celsius. The average friction loss is noted …

  8. Best Temperature of water for Rinsing Dishes? - Physics Forums

    Jul 2, 2013 · What is the best temperature water for rinsing dishes? I've googled this question, and gotten many answers, very few of which have any rational basis for them whatsoever. For example, …

  9. Confusion about absorption spectra - cool gases absorb?

    Jan 18, 2019 · The discussion revolves around the behavior of low-density gases in relation to absorption and emission spectra, particularly focusing on the definitions of "hot" and "cool" gases. …

  10. Cold or allergy: Which is it? - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 13, 2024 · A cold may last 3 to 10 days in adults, although a cough may last for a couple of weeks longer. You can treat the symptoms of the common cold with rest and added fluids. Pain relievers …