PQ is a metal bar (insulated at curved surface) containing a section XY of a material of lower thermal conductivity. Ends P and Q are maintained at different temperatures. In steady state, the temperature difference across XY would depend on
A
Temperature difference between P and Q
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B
The metal with which the bar is made
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C
The thickness of section XY
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D
The distance of section XY from end P
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Solution
The correct options are A Temperature difference between P and Q B The metal with which the bar is made C The thickness of section XY The temperature across XY depends on the temperature difference across PQ, the ratio of thermal conductance of XY and the metal bar.