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A solar water heater mounted on the roof consists of two flat plates. Water enters at...

A solar water heater mounted on the roof consists of two flat plates. Water enters at A and exits at B. If the gap between the plates is a = 2.0 mm, determine the maximum allowable pressure drop from A to B so that the flow remains laminar. Assume the average temperature of the water is 45°C.

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