Assuming steady state one-dimensional heat conduction in a composite slab, if Tinter=T1+T22, then which of the following statements is true about the respective thermal conductivities?
A
2K1=K2
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B
K1=K2
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C
2K1=3K2
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D
K1=2K2
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Solution
The correct option is DK1=2K2 Given, Tinter=T1+T22
As heat flow throughout the slabs is same [steady state], Q1=Q2.......(1)
Rate of heat flow in slab -1 :Q1=K1A(T1−T1+T22)2b=K1AT1−T24b
Similarly: Q2=K2A(T1+T22−T2)b=K2AT1−T22b
[Area A is the same]
From (1), we get K12(T1−T22)=K2(T1−T22) ⇒K12=K2 or K1=2K2
Thus, option (d) is the correct answer.