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An aluminium rod of length L and cross- sectional area 2 A^'...

An aluminium rod of length $L$ and cross- sectional area $2 A^{\prime}$ is joined with a copper rod of length $2 L^{\prime}$ and area of cross-section is $' A^{\prime}$, as shown in figure. The temperature of aluminium-copper junction in the steady state of the system is:

Key Concepts

Steady-State Heat Conduction

Steady-state heat conduction describes a condition where the temperature distribution does not change with time because the amount of heat entering any part of the system equals the amount leaving it. In this scenario, the constant heat flow through each segment of the composite system allows for establishing relationships between the temperatures at different points, particularly at the junction between two materials. This balance is key to solving for the unknown junction temperature.

Fourier's Law of Heat Conduction

Fourier's law governs the conduction of heat through a material. It states that the rate of heat transfer per unit area is proportional to the negative of the temperature gradient and is scaled by the material’s thermal conductivity. This principle forms the basis for analyzing how heat flows through each rod, as the heat current is determined by the temperature difference, the thermal conductivity, and the geometry of the material in question.

Thermal Resistance

Thermal resistance is a concept that parallels electrical resistance, providing a measure of a material’s opposition to heat flow. For a rod, thermal resistance depends on its length, cross-sectional area, and thermal conductivity. Analyzing a system of rods in series involves adding their individual thermal resistances to determine the overall temperature drop across the system. This is crucial for determining the junction temperature in composite conduction problems.

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