Calculation of heat loss by Degree C/minute.

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The calculation of heat loss in degrees Celsius per minute requires specific variables: surface area of the object, initial temperature, constant air flow rate, and a heat loss coefficient based on the material. The relevant mathematical approach involves using the principles of convective heat transfer, as outlined in the linked Wikipedia article. Understanding these factors allows for accurate calculations of heat loss over time.

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  • Understanding of convective heat transfer principles
  • Familiarity with thermal conductivity coefficients
  • Basic knowledge of surface area calculations
  • Ability to apply Newton's Law of Cooling
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  • Research Newton's Law of Cooling for temperature change calculations
  • Learn about convective heat transfer coefficients for different materials
  • Explore formulas for calculating surface area of various shapes
  • Investigate the impact of airflow on heat loss rates
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Hi i was thinking about how to calculate the temperature lost by Degree Celsius per minute and was wondering if you had the surface area of the object, its initial temperature, a constant flow rate of air around the object and probably also need some coefficient of heat loss based on the material.

With all of these variables could i then do the calculation? and what is the math that i would half to use? could some one link formulas please would be awesome of you nameless person in the future...

I ask this not for school but my own curiosity, i like thinking about how to calculate things but don't know much math in physics.

Also does sold matter lose heat at a constant rate no matter the temperature? ( I ask because there only so much air that can surround an object at a given time).
 
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