How Does a Fridge Keep Things Cold?

A fridge keeps things cold by moving heat out of the inside and into the room around it. Imagine your fridge is like a superhero that pushes heat away from your food, so it stays cool. It uses something called refrigerant, which acts like a magic liquid that absorbs heat when it’s cold and releases it when it’s warm. This cycle keeps repeating to keep your food chilled.

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  1. A fridge is like a cooler that never stops working
  2. The liquid inside the fridge absorbs heat from your food just like ice cream melts in warm hands
  3. Your fridge pushes the heat out through its back or side, keeping you cool

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