An electric immersion heater, 10 mm in diameter and 300 mm long, is rated at 550 W. If the heater is horizontally positioned in a large tank of water at 20 °C, estimate its surface temperatures. Estimate the surface temperature if the heater is accidentally operated in air at 20 °C.

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An electric immersion heater, 10 mm in diameter and 300 mm long, is
rated at 550 W. If the heater is horizontally positioned in a large tank of
water at 20 °C, estimate its surface temperatures. Estimate the surface
temperature if the heater is accidentally operated in air at 20 °C.
Transcribed Image Text:An electric immersion heater, 10 mm in diameter and 300 mm long, is rated at 550 W. If the heater is horizontally positioned in a large tank of water at 20 °C, estimate its surface temperatures. Estimate the surface temperature if the heater is accidentally operated in air at 20 °C.
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