Question

The rate of heat transfer from a vertical plate by natural convection depends upon the temperature differences (ΔT) between wall and outside bulk. The proportionality is given as

a.

(ΔT)^1/4

b.

ΔT^1/2

c.

(ΔT)^5/4

d.

(ΔT)^3/4

Answer: (d).(ΔT)^3/4

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Q. The rate of heat transfer from a vertical plate by natural convection depends upon the temperature differences (ΔT) between wall and outside bulk. The proportionality is given as

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