Three materials A, B and C of equal thickness and of thermal
conductivity of 20, 40 & 60 kcal/hr. m. °C respectively are joined together.
The temperature outside of A and C are 30°C and 100°C respectively. The
interface between B and C will be at a temperature of __________ °C.
(A) 40
(B) 95
(C) 70
(D) 50

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) 70

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