Three rods of the same dimensions have thermal conductivities $3k, 2k$ and $k$. They are arranged as shown,with their ends at $100\,^{\circ}C, 50\,^{\circ}C$ and $0\,^{\circ}C$. The temperature of their junction is

Which of the following material is most suitable for cooking utensils?

Two plates of the same area are placed in contact. Their thicknesses as well as their thermal conductivities are in the ratio $2:3$. The outer surface of one plate is maintained at $10^{\circ} C$ and that of the other at $0^{\circ} C$. The temperature at the common surface is (in $^{\circ} C$)

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Two plates of equal area are placed in contact. Their thicknesses are $2$ and $3$ units respectively. The temperature of the outer surface of the first plate is $-25^{\circ}C$ and the temperature of the outer surface of the second plate is $25^{\circ}C$. Find the temperature of the contact surface if: $(a)$ they are made of the same material,$(b)$ their thermal conductivities are in the ratio $2:3$.