A long 2-in-diameter rod with surface temperature of 200°F is submerged in a bath of fluid. Determine the Grashof and Rayleigh numbers if the fluid is (a) liquid water at 40°F, (b) liquid ammonia at 40°F, (c) engine oil at 50°F, and (d) air at 40°F (1 atm).

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A long 2-in-diameter rod with surface temperature
of 200°F is submerged in a bath of fluid. Determine the
Grashof and Rayleigh numbers if the fluid is (a) liquid water
at 40°F, (b) liquid ammonia at 40°F, (c) engine oil at 50°F,
and (d) air at 40°F (1 atm).

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