Three conducting rods of the same material and cross-section are shown in the figure. The temperatures of $A$,$D$,and $C$ are maintained at $20^{\circ} C$,$90^{\circ} C$,and $0^{\circ} C$ respectively. If there is no heat flow in rod $AB$,the ratio of the lengths of $BD$ and $BC$ is:

  • A
    $2/7$
  • B
    $7/2$
  • C
    $9/2$
  • D
    $2/9$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Two rods of same length and cross-section are joined along their length. The thermal conductivities of the first and second rods are $K_1$ and $K_2$,respectively. The temperatures of the free ends of the first and second rods are maintained at $\theta_1$ and $\theta_2$,respectively. The temperature of the common junction is:

$A$ metal rod of length $10 \text{ cm}$ and area of cross-section $2.8 \times 10^{-4} \text{ m}^2$ is covered with a non-conducting substance. One end of it is maintained at $80^{\circ} \text{C}$,while the other end is put in ice at $0^{\circ} \text{C}$. It is found that $20 \text{ g}$ of ice melts in $5 \text{ min}$. The thermal conductivity of the metal in $\text{J s}^{-1} \text{ m}^{-1} \text{ K}^{-1}$ is (Latent heat of ice is $80 \text{ cal g}^{-1}$.)

Which of the following material is most suitable for cooking utensils?

Two vessels of different materials are similar in size in every respect. The same quantity of ice filled in them gets melted in $20$ minutes and $40$ minutes respectively. The ratio of thermal conductivities of the materials is

One end of a metal rod of length $1.0 \ m$ and area of cross-section $100 \ cm^2$ is maintained at $100^{\circ}C$. If the other end of the rod is maintained at $0^{\circ}C$,the quantity of heat transmitted through the rod per minute is (Coefficient of thermal conductivity of the material of the rod = $100 \ W/m-K$).

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo