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This is a solved question. The answer is given above.
I can't understand why h1=h2.
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Heat transfer. Could anyone explain the solution?
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The discussion revolves around a heat transfer problem involving steady-state temperatures and heat flow rates between different points. Participants are trying to understand the relationship between heat flows and the assumption of equal heat transfer rates in a conduction scenario.
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- Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking
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- Participants are questioning the assumption that h1 equals h2 and discussing the implications of equal heat flow rates in the context of steady-state temperatures.
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Some participants have provided insights into the reasoning behind the heat flow assumptions, while others are seeking clarification on specific points. There seems to be a productive exchange of ideas regarding the conditions of the problem.
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There is an emphasis on the assumption of conduction only, with no radiated losses considered, which is central to the discussion of heat flow rates.
This is a solved question. The answer is given above.
I can't understand why h1=h2.
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Assume that ##T_C## is between ##T_A## and ##T_B## and that there are equal heat flow rates ##B \rightarrow C## and ##C \rightarrow A## (because we want to calculate steady-state temperatures, and without the equality of the rates the ##T_C## would be changing).
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strider171 said:
H = heat flow. Heat H1 flows down B->C. The problem says to assume only conduction (eg through the rods) no radiated losses so where else can that heat flow go if not down C->A ? Therefore H1=H2.
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Okay. Got it now. Thanks guys
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