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Learn about maximizing heating efficiency in homes by understanding the transfer of heat energy in fires. Discover why most heat energy released in an open fire goes up the chimney and how to improve efficiency. Calculate the effectiveness of a fire in warming a room.
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Most of the heat energy released in an open fire goes up the chimney
For every 100J of energy release from the burning coal only 25J are transferred to the room How efficient is the fire?