Four rods of same material with different radii $r$ and length $l$ are used to connect two reservoirs of heat at different temperatures. Which one will conduct most heat ?

  • A

    $r =2\,\,cm, l =0.5\,\,m$

  • B

    $r = 2\,\,cm, l = 2\,\,m$

  • C

    $r =0.5\,\,cm, l =0.5\,\,m$

  • D

    $r = 1\,\,cm, l = 1\,\, m$

Similar Questions

The coefficient of apparent expansion of a liquid when determined using two different vessels $A$ and $B$ are $\gamma_1$ and $\gamma_2$ respectively. If the coefficient of linear expansion of the vessel $A$ is $\alpha $, then coefficient of linear expansion of $B$

A centigrade and a Fahrenheit thermometer are dipped in boiling water. The water temp is lowered until the Fahrenheit temp. register $140^o$. What is the fall in the temperature as registered by centigrade thermometer ....... $^oC$

A small quantity, mass $m$ , of water at a temperature $\theta $ (in $^oC$ ) is poured on to a large mass $M$ of ice which is at its melting point. If $c$ is the specific heat of water and $L$ the latent heat of fusion of ice, then the mass of ice melted is given by

The amount of heat required to change $1\ gm (0^o C)$ of ice into water of $100^o C$, is ............ $\mathrm{cal}$

Two large holes are cut in a metal sheet. If this is heated, distances $AB$ and $BC$, (as shown)