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Two metallic blocks $M_{1}$ and $M_{2}$ of the same cross-sectional area are connected to each other as shown in the figure. If the thermal conductivity of $M_{2}$ is $K$,then the thermal conductivity of $M_{1}$ will be $xK$. Find the value of $x$. [Assume steady-state heat conduction]

$A$ 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?

How is thermal conduction represented for a given temperature difference for any material by the rate of heat conduction?

Three rods made of the same material and having the same cross-sectional area but different lengths $10\, cm, 20\, cm$,and $30\, cm$ are joined as shown. The temperature of the junction is ......... $^oC$.

Two containers have the same shape and wall thickness but are made of different materials. They are filled with the same amount of ice at $0^{\circ}C$. If the ice melts completely in $10$ minutes and $25$ minutes respectively,what is the ratio of the thermal conductivities of the materials of the containers?