Question: A hypothetical solid sphere 0 r 1 m is initially at temperature T = 2 0 1 C . For times t > 0 ,

A hypothetical solid sphere 0 r 1m is initially at temperature T =201C. For times t >0, the boundary surface at r =1 m is maintained at a constant temperature of 200C. In addition, the sphere is subjected to uniform internal energy generation of 60 W/m3. The thermal conductivity of the solid sphere is 10 W/m-K. Its thermal diffusivity is 1 m2/s (a)(15 pts) Obtain an expression for the temperature distribution T (r, t) in the sphere for times t >0.(b)(20 pts) Estimate the temperature at r =0.5 m after 10 minutes. For the thermophysical properties of the solid sphere (Aluminum), refer to any heat transfer or thermodynamics textbook you can get access to. Make sure to cite your source properly.

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