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Que. The oven of an electric store, of total outside surface area 2.9 m² dissipates electric energy at the rate of 600 W. The surrounding room air is at 20 degree Celsius and the surface coefficient of heat transfer between the room air and the surface of the oven is estimated to be 11.35 W/m² degree. Determine the average steady state temperature of the outside surface of the store
a. 38.22 degree Celsius
b. 48.22 degree Celsius
c. 58.22 degree Celsius
d. 68.22 degree Celsius
Correct Answer:38.22 degree Celsius
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