Thermodynamics problem involving adiabatic vessels

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The problem involves two adiabatic vessels with monoatomic and diatomic gases connected by an insulated rod, requiring the calculation of the time taken for the temperature difference to reduce to half its initial value. The relevant equations include the internal energy changes for both gases and the heat transfer rate through the rod. The heat lost by the first vessel equals the heat gained by the second, leading to a relationship that incorporates the specific heat capacities of the gases. The discussion highlights the need to apply the heat transfer equation and the hint provided to progress in solving the problem. Understanding the dynamics of heat transfer in this adiabatic system is crucial for finding the solution.
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Homework Statement


Two adiabatic vessels containing ##n## moles of mono atomic and diatomic gas respectively are connected by a rod of length ##l##, cross sectional area ##A## and thermal conductivity ##k##. The surface of the rod is insulated.
The initial temperatures of the vessels are ##T_1## and ##T_2## respectively. Find the time taken for the temperature difference to be half the initial temperature difference.

Homework Equations


$$\Delta U=nC_v\Delta T$$
##C_{v1}=\frac{3nR}{2}##
##C_{v2}=\frac{5nR}{2}##

The Attempt at a Solution


The gases will undergo an isochoric process. The heat from one vessel moves to the other along the rod.

Heat lost by vessel 1 = heat gained by vessel 2

$$\frac{3}{2}nR(T_1-{T'}_1)=\frac{5}{2}nR({T'}_2-T_2)$$
If the heat energy lost by vessel 1 is ##dQ## in a time ##dt## and the temperature difference is ##\Delta T##,
$$\frac{dQ}{dt}=\frac{\Delta T\cdot kA}{L}$$
But I am not able to continue.
 
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Here's a hint:
$$\frac{dU_1}{dt}=-kA\frac{(T_1'-T_2')}{L}$$
$$\frac{dU_2}{dt}=+kA\frac{(T_1'-T_2')}{L}$$
 
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