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GATE PI 2016
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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A long slender metallic rod of length $$L$$ is used as a fin. As shown in the figure below, the left end of the fin is kept at a constant temperature $${t_b}.$$ The fin loses heat by convection to the atmosphere which is at a temperature ta $${t_a}\,\,\left( {{t_a} < {t_b}} \right).$$ Four options of temperature profiles are shown. Identify the correct option.
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Questions Asked from Fin Design and Transient Heat Conduction (Marks 2)
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GATE PI Subjects
Engineering Mechanics
Strength of Materials
Theory of Machines
Engineering Mathematics
Machine Design
Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Casting
Joining of Materials
Metal Forming
Machine Tools and Machining
Metrology
Industrial Engineering