What temperature gradient must exist in an aluminum rod for it to transmit 8.0 cal per second per cm2 of cross section down the rod? kT for aluminum is 210 W/K•m.
The temperature gradient of an aluminum rod to transmit
Answer to Problem 9SP
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
The transition from the aluminum rodper
Cross section area of the rod is
Thermal conductivity of the rod is
Formula used:
Write the expression forquantity of heat transmitted from the cross section of thematerial.
Here,
Explanation:
Recall the expression for transmission of heat through the cross section of thealuminum rod.
Substitute
Conclusion:
Thetemperature gradient of the aluminum rod is
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