In Searle's method for finding conductivity of metals, the temperature gradient along the bar

  • A

    Is greater nearer the hot end

  • B

    Is greater nearer to the cold end

  • C

    Is the same at all points along the bar

  • D

    Increases as we go from hot end to cold end

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