Abstract
We present basic concepts underlying the so-called similarity theory that in our opinion should be explained in basic undergraduate general physics courses when dealing with heat transport problems, in particular with those involving natural or free convection. A simple example is described that can be useful in showing a criterion for neglecting convection heat transfer effects in a given experimental situation.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 439-445 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | European Journal of Physics |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |