Example 8.1-1 Changing Units
> restart; > A:=1*ft^2; Y:=0.252*inch; Q:=3*watt; dT:=2*K; Given data > k:=Q*Y/(A*dT); Eq 8.1-1 > watt:=J/s; ft:=12*inch; inch:=2.54*cm; J:=.23901*cal; Converting units. > k; The text found 2.47e-4 cal/(s*cm*K)