In the heating seasons the heat loss from a building (and thus the heating cost) is strongly dependent on the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperature. If the average outdoor temperature in a particular city during the heating season is 45 F (7 C), what is the effect on heating cost percentage-wise if the thermostat setting is fixed at 74 F (23.3 F) instead of 68 F (20 C)?

In the heating seasons the heat loss from a building (and thus the heating cost) is strongly dependent on the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperature. If the average outdoor temperature in a particular city during the heating season is 45 F (7 C), what is the effect on heating cost percentage-wise if the thermostat setting is fixed at 74 F (23.3 F) instead of 68 F (20 C)?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter21: Heat And The First Law Of Thermodynamics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 71PQ

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