Why Do Computers Need Cooling?

Imagine your computer is like a superhero who fights villains by running really fast. Every time it runs, it gets hotter and hotter, if it gets too hot, it can't fight anymore! To keep it cool, we give it fans or special materials that help it stay at the right temperature so it can keep fighting.

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Examples

  1. Your laptop gets hot when you're playing a video game.
  2. A computer fan spins faster if it's working hard.
  3. Your phone warms up when you’re downloading lots of apps.

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