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Homework Statement


The thermal conductivites of the materials are 2k,k,4k respectively. Find the equilibrium temperature at X-Y Y-Zhttps://scontent-kul1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t34.0-12/11950919_10204794824222021_851218095_n.jpg?oh=c15562066e063b2b164fbe7255d7d5d2&oe=55E9175C

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Thermal Conduction

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I am not sure whether i get it correct or not
 
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Check your math!
 
insightful said:
Check your math!
Hahaa i found my mistake it should be Qa/5 :D
 
Titan97 said:
Take temperature at X-Y junction = Ta and temperature at Y-Z junction as Tb.
As you already know, the temperature difference ##\Delta T=\frac{l}{kA}##
With this, you can find Ta and Tb.
I have no idea how to use this equation, Can you show me Ta using this formula? :D
 
I am sorry. I meant ##R=\frac{l}{kA}##. R is the resistance. Then use ##H=\frac{\Delta T}{R}##. Its the same thing as you have done. I was in a hurry.