A solar water heater operating at steady state heats water

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A solar water heater operating at steady state heats water from 90⁰F to 120⁰F. The panel is 3600 Btu/hr. Determine 1) the mass flow rate of the water in lb/min and 2) the volume of 120⁰F water after 1 hour in gallons.

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