Air is flowing steadily through a horizontal heated tube. The air enters at 40°F and at a velocity of 50 ft/s. It leaves the tube at 140°F and 75 ft/s. The average specific heat of air is 0.24 Btu/lb-°F. How many Btu’s per pound of air are transferred through the wall of the tube?

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Air is flowing steadily through a horizontal heated tube. The air enters at 40°F and at a
velocity of 50 ft/s. It leaves the tube at 140°F and 75 ft/s. The average specific heat of air
is 0.24 Btu/lb-°F. How many Btu’s per pound of air are transferred through the wall of the tube?

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