Practice - Cartesian Coordinates (Plane wall)
Practice Questions
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What is the governing equation for steady-state conduction in a plane wall?
💡 Hint: Think about what steady state and no heat generation imply.
What does the variable 'k' represent in the heat transfer equation?
💡 Hint: It is a property that characterizes how well a material conducts heat.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the formula for the governing equation in steady-state conduction for a plane wall?
💡 Hint: Look for the equation that represents no change in temperature curvature.
True or False: The general solution for temperature distribution in a plane wall is quadratic.
💡 Hint: Consider the form of the equation mentioned.
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Challenge Problems
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A metal wall of thickness 0.3 m has one side at 150°C and the other at 50°C. Calculate the heat transfer rate if k = 10 W/m·K and the area is 1 m².
💡 Hint: Remember to find the temperature gradient first!
Determine the critical thickness of insulation for a cylindrical pipe where k = 0.5 W/m·K and h = 100 W/m²K.
💡 Hint: This concept applies to determining how insulation affects heat loss.
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