For small temperature difference, the heat transfer rate as per Newton's law of cooling is proportional to (where, Δt = excess temperature) ?

Correct answer: A. Δt

  • A. Δt
  • B. Δt2
  • C. Δt3
  • D. √(Δt)

Explanation

Newton’s law of cooling states that heat-transfer rate is proportional to the excess temperature for small temperature differences: q ∝ Δt. Powers such as Δt² apply to other correlations, not Newton’s law.

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