Thermodynamics involving rods and heat transfer with conduction

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Two identical rectangular metal rods are welded end to end, with one side at 0°C and the other at 100°C, conducting 10 joules of heat in 2 minutes. The discussion focuses on calculating the time required to conduct the same amount of heat if the rods are welded side to side instead. Participants express confusion over the lack of specified lengths and areas, which are crucial for heat transfer calculations. The basic equation for heat conduction is referenced, but clarity on its application in this scenario is lacking. The conversation highlights the importance of dimensions in thermodynamic calculations.
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ok...Two identical rectangular rods of metal are welded end to end (hot dog to hot dog) with a temperature of 0 Celcius on the left side and a temperature of 100 celcius on the right side. in 2 min 10 joules is conducted at a constant rate from the right side to the left side. How much time would be required to conduct 10 J if the rods were welded side to side {hamburger to hamburger}.

NO lengths mentioned which is what I am stuck on. I can get to 10*A/L=T2L/A through Q/T. K would cancel so would Q. not sure what to do with length and area as these are kind of important but not listed any ideas??
 
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What is the basic equation you are using here? I don't see how you got to "10*A/L=T2L/A". It may be right, I just don't see how you got there.
 

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