Three conductors of the same length having thermal conductivities $k_1, k_2$ and $k_3$ are connected as shown in the figure. The areas of cross-section of the $1^{\text{st}}$ and $2^{\text{nd}}$ conductors are the same,and for the $3^{\text{rd}}$ conductor,it is double that of the $1^{\text{st}}$ conductor. The temperatures are given in the figure. In the steady-state condition,the value of $\theta$ is . . . . . . $^{\circ}C$. (Given: $k_1 = 60 \ J s^{-1} m^{-1} K^{-1}, k_2 = 120 \ J s^{-1} m^{-1} K^{-1}, k_3 = 135 \ J s^{-1} m^{-1} K^{-1}$)

Six wires,each of cross-sectional area $A$ and length $l$,are combined as shown in the figure. The thermal conductivities of copper and iron are $K_1$ and $K_2$ respectively. The equivalent thermal resistance between points $A$ and $C$ is:

Three rods of identical dimensions are connected as shown in the figure. Points $P$ and $Q$ are maintained at different temperatures. If the rate of heat flow through $PRQ$ and $PQ$ is the same,then...

Two rods having thermal conductivity in the ratio of $5:3$,having equal lengths and equal cross-sectional area,are joined face to face. If the temperature of the free end of the first rod is $100^{\circ}C$ and the free end of the second rod is $20^{\circ}C$,then the temperature of the junction is...... $^{\circ}C$.

Two conducting rods $A$ and $B$ of same length and cross-sectional area are connected $(i)$ In series $(ii)$ In parallel as shown. In both combinations,a temperature difference of $100^{\circ}C$ is maintained. If the thermal conductivity of $A$ is $3K$ and that of $B$ is $K$,then the ratio of heat current flowing in the parallel combination to that flowing in the series combination is:

An insulated container is filled with ice at $0\,^{\circ}\text{C}$,and another container is filled with water that is continuously boiling at $100\,^{\circ}\text{C}$. In a series of experiments,the containers are connected by various thick metal rods that pass through the walls of the container as shown in the figure.
In experiment $I$: a copper rod is used and all ice melts in $20$ minutes.
In experiment $II$: a steel rod of identical dimensions is used and all ice melts in $80$ minutes.
In experiment $III$: both the rods are used in series and all ice melts in $t_{10}$ minutes.
In experiment $IV$: both rods are used in parallel and all ice melts in $t_{20}$ minutes.