Essential University Physics
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Author: Wolfson, Richard
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Chapter 16.3, Problem 16.3GI
The figure shows three slabs with the same thickness but different thermal
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conductivity of wool is 0.04 W/mK)
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Chapter 16 Solutions
Essential University Physics
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