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What happens if an air conditioner is used in a house that is not well insulated and not well scaled? Explain in terms of energy transfer.

What happens if an air conditioner is used in a house that is not well insulated and not well scaled? Explain in terms of energy transfer.
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What happens if an air conditioner is used in a house that is not well insulated and not well scaled? Explain in terms of energy transfer.

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It will use a lot more energy (electricity) to cool down the room. Because heat energy from outside the room can easily transfer into the room again if the room is not well insulated. So more energy is needed to cool down the room again
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