Question: a . Assuming that T 1 , T 2 , and Se are known, perform a shell balance on the slab and utilizing Fourier s

a. Assuming that T1, T2, and Se are known, perform a shell balance on the slab and utilizing Fouriers Law of conduction, write a second order differential equation that describes the variation of temperature with respect to position (d2T/dx2=?) and write
appropriate boundary conditions. You dont need to solve this differential equation. (10 pts)
b. Using known values of Se, T1, and T2, and applying the appropriate boundary conditions, the equation from part (a) can be solved to yield: T [\deg C]=20000 x2+3000 x +30\deg C where x has units of [m],20000 has units of [\deg C/m2],3000 has units of [\deg C/m], and could be plotted as shown in the graph. What is the heat flux [W/m2] and Temperature at x=L?(10 pts)
c. Based on your answers to part b and the data in the figure, calculate T4(the temperature at the blood and muscle interface). Is the slab appropriate and therapeutic to put on my back? (REMINDER: the end of the muscle layer should reach at least 40\deg C to relax my back muscles.)(10 pts)

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