Undergrad Heat Equation Problem: Solving c + 3d = 0

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The discussion centers on solving the heat equation represented by the equation -c + 3d = 0, derived from Fourier's law of heat conduction. The equation arises from the condition of perfect thermal contact at x=1, where the heat flow from both sides is equal. The relationship is established by substituting the thermal conductivities K1 and K2, leading to the conclusion that the derivatives of temperature with respect to x are constants. This analysis is essential for understanding heat transfer in thermal systems.

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I’ve attached an image of a solved problem related to the heat equation.

Can somebody explain the -c + 3d = 0 comes from? I’m having trouble following the work shown.
 

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Hard to say since your image is way too small to read
 
Perfect thermal contact occurs at x=1, so the flow coming from the right is equal to the flow coming from the left. Now recall that the flow is given by ##\phi=-K_0\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}##, that is Fourier's law. The derivatives on both sides are constants as it's shown on your work so we're just left with: $$K_{1}\dfrac{\partial u_1}{\partial x} = K_{2}\dfrac{\partial u_2}{\partial x} \\ -c = -3d \\ -c+3d=0$$ I took the liberty to introduce some notation since it's a little confusing in your solution, but essentially all you have to do is substitute the conductivities given in the exercise and the solutions you found for u.
 
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