Manipal MET2010PhysicsThermal Properties of Matter
Three identical thermal conductors are connected as shown in figure. Considering no heat loss due to radiation, temperature at the junction will be
Options
- A40^ C
- B60^ C
- C50^ C
- D35^ C
Correct answer
C. 50^ C
Step-by-step solution
Let the temperature of junction be . In equilibrium, rate of flow of heat through rod 1 is equal to sum of rate of flow of heat through rods 2 and 3 , ie, ( d Q d t )₁= ( d Q d t )₂+ ( d Q d t )₃ K A( -20) l = K A(60- ) l + K A(70- ) l -20=130-2 aligned & or &3 =150 aligned =50^ C