Heat and Mass Transfer: Fundamentals and Applications
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780073398181
Author: Yunus A. Cengel Dr., Afshin J. Ghajar
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 3, Problem 224P
In the United States, building insulation is specified by the R-value (thermal resistance in h.ft2 .°F/Btu units). A homeowner decides to save on the cost of heating the home by adding additional insulation in the attic. If the total R-value is increased from 15 to 25, the homeowner caii expect the heat loss through the ceiling to be reduced by
(a) 25%
(b) 40%
(c) 50%
(d) 60%
(e) 75%
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Heat and Mass Transfer: Fundamentals and Applications
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