Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]PhysicsHeat Transfer
A hot liquid is placed in a large room. The temperature of the liquid is plotted as a function of time. Which of the curves shown could represent the plot?
Options
- Aa
- Bd
- Cc
- Db
Correct answer
A. a
Step-by-step solution
According to Newton's law of cooling, the rate of loss of heat is directly proportional to the difference in temperature between the body and its surroundings. d dt = -k( - ₀) where is the temperature of the liquid at time t , ₀ is the temperature of the surroundings, and k is a positive constant. Integrating the above equation, we get: = ₀ + ( _i - ₀)e^ -kt where _i is the initial temperature of the liquid. This equation represents an exponentially decaying curve. The temperature decreases continuously and approac