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A 9-cm-diameter potato $\left(\rho=1100 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^3, c_p=\right.$ $3900 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{kg} \cdot{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, k=0.6 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m} \cdot{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$, and $\alpha=1.4 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}^2 / \mathrm{s}$ ) that is initially at a uniform temperature of $25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is baked in an oven at $170^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ until a temperature sensor inserted to the center of the potato indicates a reading of $70^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. The potato is then taken out of the oven and wrapped in thick towels so that almost no heat is lost from the baked potato. Assuming the heat transfer coefficient in the oven to be $40 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m}^2 \cdot{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$, determine (a) how long the potato is baked in the oven and (b) the final equilibrium temperature of the potato after it is wrapped.

   A 9-cm-diameter potato $\left(\rho=1100 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^3, c_p=\right.$ $3900 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{kg} \cdot{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, k=0.6 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m} \cdot{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$, and $\alpha=1.4 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}^2 / \mathrm{s}$ ) that is initially at a uniform temperature of $25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is baked in an oven at $170^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ until a temperature sensor inserted to the center of the potato indicates a reading of $70^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. The potato is then taken out of the oven and wrapped in thick towels so that almost no heat is lost from the baked potato. Assuming the heat transfer coefficient in the oven to be $40 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m}^2 \cdot{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$, determine (a) how long the potato is baked in the oven and (b) the final equilibrium temperature of the potato after it is wrapped.
 
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Introduction To Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Introduction To Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Yunus A. Cengel 1st Edition
Chapter 11, Problem 56 ↓

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09 m - Density (ρ) = 1100 kg/m³ - Specific heat (cp) = 3900 J/kg·°C - Thermal conductivity (k) = 0.6 W/m·°C - Thermal diffusivity (α) = 1.4 × 10⁻⁷ m²/s - Initial temperature (Ti) = 25°C - Oven temperature (T∞) = 170°C - Center temperature when removed (Tc) = 70°C -  Show more…

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A 9-cm-diameter potato $\left(\rho=1100 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^3, c_p=\right.$ $3900 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{kg} \cdot{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, k=0.6 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m} \cdot{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$, and $\alpha=1.4 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}^2 / \mathrm{s}$ ) that is initially at a uniform temperature of $25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is baked in an oven at $170^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ until a temperature sensor inserted to the center of the potato indicates a reading of $70^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. The potato is then taken out of the oven and wrapped in thick towels so that almost no heat is lost from the baked potato. Assuming the heat transfer coefficient in the oven to be $40 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m}^2 \cdot{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$, determine (a) how long the potato is baked in the oven and (b) the final equilibrium temperature of the potato after it is wrapped.
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