Pick out the wrong unit conversion of heat transfer rate?

Correct answer: B. 1 Watt = 1.163 kcal/hr

  • A. 1 kcal/hr= 1.163 Watt
  • B. 1 Watt = 1.163 kcal/hr
  • C. 1 BTU/ft2.hr = 2.712 kcal/m2.hr
  • D. 1 kcal/m2.hr = 0.3687 BTU/ft2.hr = 1.163 Watt/m2

Explanation

One watt equals approximately 0.8598 kcal/hr, so 1 kcal/hr equals 1.163 W, not the reverse. The conversion in option B therefore has its direction and value reversed.

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