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Why does our electronic device sometimes get hot?

When electronics work hard, like playing games or running many apps, the tiny parts inside create energy. Some of this energy turns into heat. Fans and metal heat sinks inside help move this heat away to keep the device from getting too hot.

⭐ Bonus fact: Too much heat can slow devices down, so cooling systems are very important for many computers.

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