A flat plate is subject to air flow parallel to its surface. The average friction coefficient over the plate is given as

The plate length parallel to the air flow is 1 m. Using EES (or other) software, determine the effect of air velocity on the average convection heat transfer coefficient for the plate. By varying the air velocity for 0 < V ≤ 20 m/s, plot the average convection heat transfer coefficient as a function of air velocity. Evaluate the air properties at 20°C and 1 atm.

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C₁ = 1.33(Re)-1/2 for Re, < 5 x 105 (laminar flow) C₁ = 0.074(Re) 1/5 for 5 x 105 Re, < 107 (turbulent flow)