A 2m by 3m flat plate is suspended in a room, and is subjected to air flow parallel to its surfaces along its 3m long side as shown in the figure. The free stream air temperature, T, is 20°C and the velocity is 7 m/s. The total drag force acting on the plate is measured to be 0.86 N. Determine the average convection heat transfer coefficient for the plate. Air 20°C, 7 m/s L = 3 m

A 2m by 3m flat plate is suspended in a room, and is subjected to air flow parallel to its surfaces along its 3m long side as shown in the figure. The free stream air temperature, T, is 20°C and the velocity is 7 m/s. The total drag force acting on the plate is measured to be 0.86 N. Determine the average convection heat transfer coefficient for the plate. Air 20°C, 7 m/s L = 3 m

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Chapter5: Analysis Of Convection Heat Transfer

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