Show that the plate is lumped, and then find the time required for the plate to achieve a temperature of 40°C.

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A 6.0 mm thick plate of pure copper has an initial temperature of 90°C. The plate is then
suddenly immersed in 20°C water where the heat transfer coefficient is 250 W/m²-K.
Show that the plate is lumped, and then find the time required for the plate to achieve a
temperature of 40°C.
Transcribed Image Text:A 6.0 mm thick plate of pure copper has an initial temperature of 90°C. The plate is then suddenly immersed in 20°C water where the heat transfer coefficient is 250 W/m²-K. Show that the plate is lumped, and then find the time required for the plate to achieve a temperature of 40°C.
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