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A plane wall is 25 cm thick with an area of 1 m2 and has a thermal conductivity of 0.5 W/mK. If a temperature difference of 60C is maintained across it, then find the rate of heat flow.

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120 W
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140 W
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160 W
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180 W
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Solution

The correct option is A 120 W
We know that, rate of heat flow
ΔQΔT=kAT2T1l
From the data given in the question,
ΔQΔT=0.5×1×600.25
ΔQΔT=120 W
Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.

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