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Transport Phenomena

Problem 2.256

A constant electric current flows along a uniform wire with cross-sectional radius \(R\) and heat conductivity coefficient \(x\). A unit volume of the wire generates a thermal power \(w\). Find the temperature distribution across the wire provided the steady-state temperature at the wire surface is equal to \(T_{0}\).

Reveal Answer
T=T0+(R2r2)w/4xT=T_{0}+\left(R^{2}-r^{2}\right) w / 4 x