The brick wall (of thermal conductivity 0.41 W/m · ◦ C) of a building has dimensions of 5.9 m by 4 m and is 16 cm thick. How much heat flows through the wall in a 17.2 h period when the average inside and outside temperatures are, respectively, 14◦C and 3◦C? Answer in units of MJ.
An architect plans to use solar energy to heat the next house he designs. what principle of absorption and infrared energy can be applied to the design of the new house? how could she apply to those principals?
The friction of the water on a boat produces an acceleration of -10. m/s2. if the boat is traveling at 30. m/s and the motor is shut off, how long it take the boat to slow down to 5.0 m/s?