Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach (4th Edition)
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Chapter 9, Problem 5RQ
- 5. The Biot number (Bi) is the dimensionless parameter describing if the temperature of an object will vary significantly in space. It depends on the following quantities.
h = heat transfer coefficient [=] W/(m2 °C)
LC = volume of object/surface area of object [=] m3/m2 =m
k = thermal conductivity [=] W / (m K)
Use your knowledge of dimensions to determine the proper form of the Biot number, choosing from the options below.
- A.
- B. Bi = hLCk
- C.
- D.
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