A long metallic bar is carrying heat from one of its ends to the other end under steady-state. The variation of temperature $\theta$  along the length $x$ of the bar from its hot end is best described by which of the following figures ?

  • A
    815-a280
  • B
    815-b280
  • C
    815-c280
  • D
    815-d280

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