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As snow or any form of frozen water heats up the mulecules absorbe the heat as internal kinetic energy. This causes the molecules, which are locked in place by attractions to other molecules while 'cold' enough, to move faster and faster until they can break free from their positions in the solid. With enough energy absorbed all the molecules are free to move out of the position in the solid and flow around each other. There are still attractive forces which keep the molecules close together in liquid form. This is what we call melting.
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Does car exhaust melt snow?
Yes, car exhaust can melt snow due to the high temperature of the exhaust gases. The heat emitted from the exhaust system can cause the snow to melt, especially if the vehicle is stationary for a period of time.
Will bright sunshine cause snow to melt?
Yes, bright sunshine can cause snow to melt by providing heat energy to the snow, causing it to change from a solid to a liquid state. The sunlight's energy is absorbed by the snow, increasing its temperature and leading to melting.
What effect would the Sun's radiation have on a snow-covered driveway?
The Sun's radiation would cause the snow on the driveway to melt. The sunlight warms the snow, causing it to melt and turn into water. Over time, this will lead to the snow on the driveway disappearing.
Does snow and rain mix melt faster than just snow?
Yes, a mix of snow and rain can cause snow to melt faster due to the warmer rain contributing heat energy to the snow, accelerating the melting process. Additionally, rainwater can also help compact the snow, leading to faster melting.
What is snow melt run off?
Snow melt runoff is the water runoff after the snow melts usually in the spring.
