The heat transfer coefficient for a gas flowing over a thin float plate 3-m long and 0.3-m wide varies with distance from the leading edge according to
If the plate temperature is 170°C and the gas temperature is 30°C, calculate (a) the average heat transfer coefficient, (b) the rate of heat transfer between the plate and the gas, and (c) the local heat flux 2 m from the leading edge.
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