NEET2005PhysicsThermal Properties of MatterActual
Which of the following rods, (given radius r and length l ) each made of the same material and whose ends are maintained at the same temperature will conduct most heat?
Options
- Ar=r₀ l=l₀
- Br=2 r₀ l=l₀
- Cr=r₀ l=2 l₀
- Dr=2 r₀ l=2 l₀
Correct answer
B. r=2 r₀ l=l₀
Step-by-step solution
Heat conducted = K A (T₁-T₂ ) t l = K r^2 (T₁-T₂ ) t l The rod with maximum ratio of A l will conduct most. Here the rod r=2 r₀ and l=l₀ will conduct most.