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Physics Transmission of Heat Thermal Conduction MCQ (Single Correct)

The ends of a meter stick are maintained at 100ºC and 0ºC. One end of a rod is maintained at 25ºC. Where should its other end be touched on the meter stick so that there is no heat current in the rod in steady state?

A
25 cm from the hot end 40 cm from the cold end
C
25 cm from the cold end
D
60 cm from the cold end

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C

25 cm from cold end is at 25°C (since temperature gradient is 1°C/cm)

∴ rod should be touched at this point to ensure no heat transfer

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