Questions from Thermal Fluid Science


Q: A small airplane has a total mass of 1800 kg and a

A small airplane has a total mass of 1800 kg and a wing area of 42 m2. Determine the lift and drag coefficients of this airplane while cruising at an altitude of 4000 m at a constant speed of 280 km/h...

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Q: An airplane has a mass of 48,000 kg, a

An airplane has a mass of 48,000 kg, a wing area of 300 m2, a maximum lift coefficient of 3.2, and a cruising drag coefficient of 0.03 at an altitude of 12,000 m. Determine (a) the takeoff speed at se...

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Q: The lighting needs of a storage room are being met by six

The lighting needs of a storage room are being met by six fluorescent light fixtures, each fixture containing four lamps rated at 60 W each. All the lamps are on during operating hours of the facility...

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Q: An airplane is consuming fuel at a rate of 7 gal/

An airplane is consuming fuel at a rate of 7 gal/min when cruising at a constant altitude of 10,000 ft at constant speed. Assuming the drag coefficient and the engine efficiency remain the same, deter...

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Q: Define thermal conductivity, and explain its significance in heat transfer.

Define thermal conductivity, and explain its significance in heat transfer.

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Q: A 1.2-m-external-diameter spherical tank

A 1.2-m-external-diameter spherical tank is located outdoors at 1 atm and 25°C and is subjected to winds at 48 km/h. Determine the drag force exerted on it by the wind.

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Q: How does forced convection differ from natural convection?

How does forced convection differ from natural convection?

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Q: A 7-ft-diameter spherical tank completely submerged in fresh

A 7-ft-diameter spherical tank completely submerged in fresh water is being towed by a ship at 8 ft/s. Assuming turbulent flow, determine the required towing power.

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Q: What is the physical mechanism of heat conduction in a solid,

What is the physical mechanism of heat conduction in a solid, a liquid, and a gas?

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Q: A 2-m-high, 4-m-wide

A 2-m-high, 4-m-wide rectangular advertisement panel is attached to a 4-m-wide, 0.15-m-high rectangular concrete block (density = 2300 kg/m3) by two 5-cm-diameter, 4-m-high (exposed part) poles, as sh...

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