Two rods P and Q have equal lengths. Their thermal conductivities are K1 and K2 and cross-sectional areas are A1 and A2. When the temperature at ends of each rod are T1 and T2 respectively, the rate of flow of heat through P and Q will be equal, if
A
A1A2=K2K1
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B
A1A2=K2K1×T2T1
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C
A1A2=√K1K2
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D
A1A2=(K2K1)2
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Solution
The correct option is AA1A2=K2K1 As, (ΔQΔt)P=(ΔQΔt)Q ⇒K1A1(T1−T2)l=K2A2(T1−T2)l
or K1A1=K2A2
or A1A2=K2K1