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Two identical rods of a metal are welded as shown in Figure 4.39(a). 20 cal of heat flows through them in 4 minutes. If the rods are welded as shown in Figure 4.39(b), then the same amount of heat will flow in:

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Answer:
A
Solution:

In (a) the rods are end to end (series, resistance ). In (b) they are side by side (parallel, resistance ). The rate is 4 times larger, so the time is minute. A.

Subject:PhysicsTopic:Heat & ThermoSubtopic:Heat Transfer
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