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For heat transfer across a solid-fluid interface, which one of the following statements is NOT true when the Biot number is very small compared to 1?
A
Conduction resistance in the solid is very small compared to convection resistance in the fluid
B
Temperature profile within the solid is nearly uniform
C
Temperature drop in the fluid is significant
D
Temperature drop in the solid is significant

Correct : d

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