KCET2025PhysicsThermal Properties of Matter
Three metal rods of the same material and identical in all respects are joined as shown in the figure. The temperatures at the ends of these rods are maintained as indicated. Assuming no heat energy loss occurs through the curved surfaces of the rods, the temperature at the junction x is
Options
- A60^ C
- B30^ C
- C20^ C
- D45^ C
Correct answer
A. 60^ C
Step-by-step solution
Thermal let resistance of each rod be R & temperature of junction =T_x aligned & H = H ₁+ H ₂ & ~T _ x -0 R = 90- T _ x R + 90- T _ x R & 3 ~T _ x =180 & ~T _ x =60^ C aligned