A long aluminum wire of diameter 3 mm is extruded at a temperature of 280°C. The wire is subjected to cross air flow at 20°C at a velocity of 6 m/s. Determine the rate of heat transfer from the wire to the air per meter length when it is first exposed to the air.

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A long aluminum wire of diameter 3 mm is extruded
at a temperature of 280°C. The wire is subjected to cross air
flow at 20°C at a velocity of 6 m/s. Determine the rate of
heat transfer from the wire to the air per meter length when it
is first exposed to the air.

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