JAMB Physics 2003 Question 26

Question 26

Heat Transfer

If 1.2 × 106J of heat energy is given off in 1 sec. from a vessel maintained at a temperature gradient of 30Km−1, the surface area of the vessel is [thermal conductivity of the vessel = 400Wm−1K−1]

  1. A.1.0 × 102m2
  2. B.9.0 × 102m2
  3. C.1.0 × 103m2
  4. D.9.0 × 104m2
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Answer: A (1.0 × 102m2)

Explanation

Q/t = kA × (temperature gradient), so A = 1.2 × 106 ÷ (400 × 30) = 100 m2.