The characteristic length for computing Grashoff number of horizontal cylinder is ___________

The characteristic length for computing Grashoff number of horizontal cylinder is ___________ Correct Answer The diameter of the cylinder

The diameter becomes the characteristics length in case of free convection. Whereas length is for forced convection.
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