Heat Transfer: Condensation

PSST!  Did you know that there are very important scientists studying CONDENSATION?? Yes!  That watery stuff that gets on your drink in the summer, makes your container all slippery and leaves a huge watery ring on the counter??

What in the world? Couldn't they be doing research on something more important like climate change or something??

As it turns out...in the heat of the summer, on a humid day, those slimy drops of condensation are adding heat to your drink!

Certified, real studies show that in the driest of deserts, on the hottest most humid day, condensation can warm a frozen can of soda 48 degrees Fahrenheit in just 5 minutes! In fact a tiny film of water on a can will heat it 9 degrees Fahrenheit in minutes...

The studies are in and proving that condensation is not good for keeping your drink cold.  If you see any condensation immediately blot it off, make sure that you dry up the puddle of water underneath the glass. Your drink is still not safe.  It will attract more slimy droplets of water in minutes because the conditions of the atmosphere allow those little moisture droplets to collect again. It seems they are everywhere it is moist and warm! 

Scientists say that heat is transferred when water evaporates and condenses on objects, making them warmer...this affects our wind patterns, storm activity and eventually the climate.  We should all be concerned about our windows, beverage glasses, and eye glasses! The science is real. If you want to know more and help in doing research click this link:
https://www.washington.edu/news/2013/04/25/keeping-beverages-cool-in-summer-its-not-just-the-heat-its-the-humidity/

Drink up quickly, hide your drinks, the world may suffer....