Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)
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Author: Richard Wolfson
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Chapter 16, Problem 59P
A biology lab’s walk-in cooler measures 3.0 m by 2.0 m by 2.3 m and is insulated with 8.0-cm-thick Styrofoam. If the surrounding building is at 20°C, at what average rate must the cooler’s refrigeration unit remove heat in order to maintain 4.0°C in the cooler?
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