Two rods 1 and 2 of length
and
, thermal conductivities
and
are joined end to end. The area of cross-sectional of each rod be
. This composite rod is connected with another rod 3 of length
and conductivity
. The area of cross-section of the rod 3 is 2 A. If the rod 3 conducts the heat two times that through the other rods, find the value of
.

Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C

Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
Two cylindrical rods of same material have their lengths in the ratio and radii in the ratio . Th…
A 10 cm layer of ice has been formed, over a pond of water. The temperature of air above is . How …
The equivalent conductivity of the series combination of two rods of same length and same area of c…
In a cold region, it takes 8 hours for the first 1 cm of ice to be formed on a lake. How much time …
Two rods of same length and material transfer a given amount of heat in 12 s when they are joined e…
Two rods are connected as shown. The rods are of same length and same cross-sectional area. In stea…