In furnaces operating at very high temperature (say) 1250°C, e.g. soaking pit), the maximum heat transfer takes place by__________________?

Correct answer: C. Radiation

  • A. Conduction
  • B. Convection
  • C. Radiation
  • D. Cannot be predicted

Explanation

At about 1250°C, the radiative heat-transfer rate is dominant because it varies approximately with the fourth power of absolute temperature. Conduction and convection still occur, but their contribution is comparatively smaller.

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