Parallel straight line pattern of temperature distribution for both hot and cold fluids is observed in case of heat exchanger of the type (A) Parallel flow with equal heat capacities
(B) Counter flow with equal heat capacities
(C) Counter flow with unequal heat capacities
(D) Parallel flow with unequal heat capacities

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(B) Counter flow with equal heat capacities

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