Thermal Properties of Matter - Result Question 33
34. Consider a compound slab consisting of two different materials having equal thicknesses and thermal conductivities and , respectively. The equivalent thermal conductivity of the slab is
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 34. (a)
Solution:
- (a) In series, equivalent thermal conductivity
or,
In electricity equivalent resistance in series grouping
In heat-thermal resistance in series
For