The effect of temperature-dependent viscosity on heat transfer over a continuous moving surface

The effect of temperature-dependent viscosity on the heat transfer over a continuous moving surface is studied. The boundary layer equations are transformed to ordinary differential equations containing a Prandtl number and a viscosity/temperature parameter. The velocity profiles, temperature profiles, the skin friction coefficient and the rate of heat transfer are computed and discussed in detail for various values of the viscosity/temperature parameter and Prandtl number.

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