What principle is responsible for alternating light and dark bands when light passes through two or more narrow slits?

A)

reflection
B)

refraction
C)

polarization
D)

dispersion
E)

interference


E

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Calculate the net radiant-heat-transfer rate if the two surfaces in Problem 11.18 are black and are connected by a refractory surface with an area of 500 m2. A1 is at 555 K and A2 is at 278 K. What is the refractory surface temperature?

GIVEN
• Rectangular surfaces A1 and A2 connected by a refractory surface A3
• A1 is parallel to and centered 5 m above A2
• Dimensions of A1 = 1 m × 20 m
• A2 is 20 m2
• A3 is 500 m2
• Temperature of A1 (T1) = 555 K
• Temperature of A2 (T2) = 278 K
• A1 and A2 are black
FIND
(a) The net radiating heat transfer rate (q1)
(b) The refractory surface temperature (T3)
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