Snow is more heat insulating than ice, because

Heat current is maximum in which of the following (rods are of identical dimension)

$A$ wall has two layers $A$ and $B$ made of different materials. The thickness of both the layers is the same. The thermal conductivity of $A$ and $B$ are $K_A$ and $K_B$ such that $K_A = 3K_B$. The temperature across the wall is $20°C$ . In thermal equilibrium

The temperature drop through each layer of a two layer furnace wall is shown in figure. Assume that the external temperature $T_1$ and $T_3$ are maintained constant and $T_1 > T_3$. If the thickness of the layers $x_1$ and $x_2$ are the same, which of the following statements are correct.

Two identical square rods of metal are welded end to end as shown in figure $(a)$. Assume that $10\, cal$ of heat flows through the rods in $2\, min$. Now the rods are welded as shown in figure, $(b)$. The time it would take for $10$ cal to flow through the rods now, is ........ $\min$

Mud houses are cooler in summer and warmer in winter because