Question

Which one is true regarding parabolic fin?

a.

It dissipates the minimum amount of heat at minimum material cost

b.

It dissipates the minimum amount of heat at maximum material cost

c.

It dissipates the maximum amount of heat at maximum material cost

d.

It dissipates the maximum amount of heat at minimum material cost

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Answer: (d).It dissipates the maximum amount of heat at minimum material cost

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