In which mode of heat transfer is the convection heat transfer coefficient usually higher, natural convection or forced convection? Why?

What will be an ideal response?


The convection heat transfer coefficient will usually be higher in forced convection since heat transfer coefficient depends on the fluid velocity, and forced convection involves higher fluid velocities.

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