Two rods of same length and material transfer a given amount of heat in $12 \ s$,when they are joined end to end. But when they are joined along their lengths (parallel combination),then they will transfer the same amount of heat under the same conditions in time $t = \dots \ s$.

The ratio of thermal conductivities of two different materials is $5:3$. If the thermal resistances of two rods of these materials having the same thickness are equal,then the ratio of the lengths of the rods will be:

The three rods shown in the figure have identical dimensions. Heat flows from the hot end at a rate of $40 \, W$ in the arrangement $(a)$. Find the rate of heat flow when the rods are joined as in arrangement $(b)$ (Assume $K_{Al} = 200 \, W/m^{\circ}C$ and $K_{Cu} = 400 \, W/m^{\circ}C$). (in $, W$)

Find the effective thermal resistance between $A$ and $B$ of a cube made up of $12$ rods of the same dimensions,with the given thermal conductivities as shown in the figure. [ $l =$ length of rod,$a =$ cross-sectional area of rod ]

$A$ large box is connected to an ice cube at $100^{\circ}C$ by two identical metal rods as shown in the figure. The ice melts at a rate of $Q_1 \, g/s$. When the rods are connected in series between the box and the ice cube,the new melting rate is $Q_2 \, g/s$. Then $Q_2/Q_1$ is:

Two rods of the same length and material are joined end-to-end. They transfer a certain amount of heat in $8 \ s$. When they are joined in parallel,they transfer the same amount of heat under the same conditions in a time of: (in $s$)