When the ratio of the Grashoff number and to the square of Reynolds number is one, the dominant mechanism of heat transfer is _______________?

A. Free convection

B. Entry length problem in laminar forced conduction (developing thermal boundary layer)

C. Mixed convection (both free and forced)

D. Forced convection

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