Mechanical Engineering > GATE 2014 SET-2 > Convection
For laminar forced convection over a flat plate, if the free stream velocity increases by a factor of 2, the average heat transfer coefficient
A
remains same
B
decreases by a factor of 2
C
rises by a factor of 2
D
rises by a factor of 4

Correct : c

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