Evaluate the thermal conductivity of the styrofoam

Assignment Help Physics
Reference no: EM13555038

A Styrofoam box has a surface area of 0.76 m2 and a wall thickness of 2.0 cm. The temperature of the inner surface is 5.0°C, and the outside temperature is 26°C. If it takes 7.4 h for 5.0 kg of ice to melt in the container, determine the thermal conductivity of the Styrofoam.

Reference no: EM13555038

Questions Cloud

Calculate the mass of the aluminum chunk : A student drops two metallic objects into a 120 g steel container holding 150 g of water at 25°C. What is the mass of the aluminum chunk
What is the total distance traveled during time interval : A Particle is traveling on a straight line with velocity v=(3t^2-6t) where t is in sec. if s=4 ft when t=0, determine the position of the particle when t=4s. what is the total distance traveled during time interval t=0 to t=4s?
What is the linear speed of the sphere : A solid sphere of mass 4.0 kg and radius 0.12 m starts from rest at the top of a ramp inclined 15' degree and rolls to the bottom. What is the linear speed of the sphere when it reaches the bottom of the ramp
Estimate the net rate at which the sphere radiates energy : A sphere that is a perfect blackbody radiator has a radius of 0.120 m and is at 200°C in a room where the temperature is 20°C. Calculate the net rate at which the sphere radiates energy
Evaluate the thermal conductivity of the styrofoam : A Styrofoam box has a surface area of 0.76 m2 and a wall thickness of 2.0 cm. The temperature of the inner surface is 5.0°C, determine the thermal conductivity of the Styrofoam
Estimate the rate at which energy is transferred by heat : A glass windowpane in a home is 0.62 cm thick and has dimensions of 1.0 m multiplied by 1.9 m. estimate the rate at which energy is transferred by heat
What will its velocity be the instant prior to impact : A 400kg baby grand piano is raised to the roof of a 100m building. If the cable breaks as it reaches this height, what will its velocity be the instant prior to impact
Calculate the mass of the aluminum cup : An aluminum cup contains 225 g of water and a 40 g copper stirrer, all at 27°C. Calculate the mass of the aluminum cup
Estimate what is the change in length of the rod : An aluminum rod is 18.0 cm long at 20°C and has a mass of 350 g. If 12500 J of energy is added to the rod by heat, what is the change in length of the rod

Reviews

Write a Review

Physics Questions & Answers

  Calculate the mass of the second block

A 2.5kg block slides along a frictionless surface at 1.6m/s. A second block, sliding at a faster 4.0m/sPh, what was the mass of the second block

  What is the height of mount nanga parbat

A muon is created at the top of Mount Nanga Parbat (height 8,100 m) and travels at constant speed to sea level, what is the height of Mount Nanga Parbat

  How long will it take the coffee to cool down

You keep your coffee in a sealable thermal mug which has thermal conductivity k-0.036 W/m k. how long (in minutes) will it take the coffee to cool down

  What is the normal force on the passenger

A roller coaster track has a hill with a circular curve of radius r =15 m. What is the normal force on the 60-kg passenger

  How many calories does a person metabolize

Transverse waves travel with a speed of 18 m/s in a string under tension of 5 N. What tension is required for a wave speed of 27 m/s in the same string.

  Determine total distance covered

A subway train starts from rest at a station and accelerates at a rate of 1.50m/s2 for 14.2s. find total distance covered

  Estimate the intensity of the sound wave emitted

The toadfish makes use of resonance in a closed tube to produce very loud sounds. The tube is its swim bladder, used as an amplifier. Calculate the intensity of the sound wave emitted

  Find the speed of the snow relative to the earth

A man observes snow falling vertically when he is at rest, but when he runs through the falling snow at a speed of 5.50 m/s, Find the speed of the snow relative to the earth

  What is the velocity of the adorable student

A 50 kg motionless student stands adorably on a frozen friction surface. What is the velocity (vector) of the adorable student after catching the shot

  Where does the refracted ray cross the principal axis

ray of light comes to the interface that is part of a sphere of radius r=15.0 cm. Where does the refracted ray cross the principal axis if the incident ray is 5.0 cm away from the principal axis

  Woman stands at rest in front of a large-smooth wall

A woman stands at rest in front of a large, smooth wall. She holds a vibrating tuning fork of frequency f_0 directly in front of her (between her and the wall). She now runs toward the wall with a speed v_W. She detects beats due to the interferen..

  What is the half life of isotope

A small fly of mass 0.27 grams is caught in a spider's web. The web vibrates predominately with a frequency of 4.50 Hertz. What is the value of the effective spring constant stiffness constant for the web.

Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd