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To measure the thermal conductivity of a good conductor such as copper by a steady-state method, which arrangement is suitable?

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Answer:
B
Solution:

A good conductor passes a lot of heat, so a long thin rod is used to get a measurable temperature difference. Lagging prevents side loss, so the heat flow along the rod is uniform. B.

Subject:PhysicsTopic:Heat & ThermoSubtopic:Heat Transfer
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