It is a very hot day. You are in a special kitchen, in that there are no exits and the walls of this kitchen are thermally very well insulated. If you open the refrigerator door, the room will eventually: w) cool off. x) remain the same. y) heat up.

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ANSWER: Y -- HEAT UP.

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