ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS
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Chapter 6, Problem 41P
For the fin equation described in Problem 6.25, if the units of T, h, P, A, and x are expressed in degree Rankine (°R), Btu/hr · ft2·°R, ft, ft2, and ft, respectively, what is the appropriate unit for thermal conductivity k if the fin equation is to be homogeneous in units? Show all steps of your work.
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