The local surface conductance for laminar film condensation on vertical surface is (where, t = film thickness) _________________?

Correct answer: B. ∝ 1/t

  • A. ∝ t
  • B. ∝ 1/t
  • C. ∝ √t
  • D. Independent of 't'

Explanation

For laminar film condensation, heat passes through the condensate film mainly by conduction, giving h approximately equal to k/t. Therefore, the local surface conductance varies inversely with film thickness.

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