AIPMT PRELIMS2003Physics-Thermal Properties of Matter

AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Physics Conduction MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

Consider a compound slab consisting of two different materials having equal thicknesses and thermal conductivities K and 2K, respectively. The equivalent thermal conductivity of the slab is -

A

2/6 K

B

√2K

C

3K

D

4/3 K

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The equivalent thermal conductivity for slabs in series is given by the harmonic mean. Calculating gives 4/3 K.

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