ELi5: Why does it take longer for cold water to reach room temperature than it does hot water?

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I think it might have something to do with condensation/evaporation? Not sure how it works though.

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“Cold” water might be just a few degrees above freezing. Room temp is only 30-40 degrees away.

Hot water (or something like coffee) could be anywhere from 130-210 degrees. Room temp is up to 130 degrees away.

Even if the 150-200 degree water cools faster (and it does), it has a lot further to go to reach room temperature.

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