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What is the primary danger if you are suddenly immersed in cold water?
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∙ 14y ago
Drowning. The immersion in cold water often causes the victim to suddenly exhale the air that is in their lungs instead of holding it in as long as possible.
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What happens when heated metal is suddenly immersed in water?
The metal increases in hardness, a mechanical property. The process which transforms the metal hardness is called "quenching".
What is the primary danger during the first 3-5 mins immersed in cold water?
How cold? You can get hypothermia in 50-80 degree water. Are you asking about 32 degree water? Shock in five minutes or so. Your expected life expectancy is about 15 minutes. If its really cold you'll be dead in 3-5 minutes.
What happens if you are suddenly immersed in cold water?
If you are suddenly immersed in cold water, your body may experience cold shock response which can lead to gasping for air, increased heart rate, and rapid breathing. Hypothermia can also set in quickly, causing loss of dexterity and cognitive function. It's important to get out of the water as soon as possible and warm up to prevent further complications.
When an object is said to be immersed in water does this mean it is partially submerged or completely submerged?
When an object is immersed in water, it means it is completely surrounded or covered by the water.
If a stone is immersed in a container of water the water level?
rises
What is a good sentence for immersed?
She was completely immersed in her book, oblivious to everything else happening around her.
How do you find the weight of the equal volume of water that buoys up the immersed stone when it is immersed?
you can use a 300ml graduated cylinder water,3different objects
Why phosphorous kept in immersed water?
Phosphorus is kept immersed in water to prevent its reaction with oxygen in the air, which can cause it to ignite spontaneously. Keeping phosphorus submerged in water helps to maintain its stability and prevent any potential hazards.
Does body lose mass when immersed in water?
Not until it has been immersed for such a long time that it begins to dissolve(weeks).
What does immersed in water mean?
Being immersed in water means being completely submerged or covered by water. It could refer to someone or something being fully surrounded by water.
What is the difference between submerged body and immersed body?
Immersed means partially in water and submerged means completely covered.
Which animal does not die when its head is immersed in water?
Insects
