A typical finned-tube baseboard convector.consists of a sheet metal enclosure containing a ____ tube fitted with aluminum fins.

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Copper is a good choice for the tube material in a finned-tube baseboard convector because it has high thermal conductivity, which allows for efficient heat transfer from the heating fluid (water or steam) to the air. Aluminum fins are also a common choice because they have a high surface area-to-volume ratio, which enhances heat transfer by increasing the area available for convective heat transfer to the air.

A Typical Finned-Tube Baseboard Convector