Question
Shelly tells a friend that her computer needs to be fixed because it has been producing a lot of heat and is smoking. Where is the error in her statement?
Heat cannot be described as having been produced.
Thermal energy cannot be produced by electronics.
Her computer should be producing a lot of heat and does not need to be fixed.
Her computer is producing thermal energy, not heat.
Heat cannot be described as having been produced.
Thermal energy cannot be produced by electronics.
Her computer should be producing a lot of heat and does not need to be fixed.
Her computer is producing thermal energy, not heat.
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The error in Shelly's statement is: **Her computer is producing thermal energy, not heat.**
While it's true that computers do generate heat as a byproduct of their operations, the statement could be misleading because it suggests a misunderstanding of vocabulary. However, the computer does indeed need to be checked if it is smoking, as that can indicate a serious issue. Therefore, while the clarification might be meaningful, it's essential to focus on the fact that when an electronic device is smoking, it typically requires immediate attention, regardless of the terminology used.
While it's true that computers do generate heat as a byproduct of their operations, the statement could be misleading because it suggests a misunderstanding of vocabulary. However, the computer does indeed need to be checked if it is smoking, as that can indicate a serious issue. Therefore, while the clarification might be meaningful, it's essential to focus on the fact that when an electronic device is smoking, it typically requires immediate attention, regardless of the terminology used.
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