The Process of Heat Transfer During the Re-Entry of Satellites

question 47

Multiple Choice

The process of heat transfer during the re-entry of satellites and missiles, at very high speeds, into the earth's atmosphere is known as

• A)Radiation
• B)Viscous dissipation
• C)Triple flow
• D)Ablation
• E)None of the above

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