Calculate the R-value for the following materials:

(a) 4-in.-thick brick
(b) 10-cm-thick brick
(c) 12-in.-thick concrete slab
(d) 20-cm-thick concrete slab
(e) 1-cm-thick human fat layer


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Why do large ammonia chillers in large scale food processing plants often use a glycol secondary refrigerant?

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What will be an ideal response?

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