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For a temperature difference ΔT=20.0^∘ C, one slab of...

For a temperature difference $\Delta T=20.0^{\circ} \mathrm{C},$ one slab of material conducts $10.0 \mathrm{W} / \mathrm{m}^{2} ;$ another of the same shape conducts $20.0 \mathrm{W} / \mathrm{m}^{2} .$ What is the rate of heat flow per $\mathrm{m}^{2}$ of surface area when the slabs are placed side by side with $\Delta T_{\mathrm{tot}}=20.0^{\circ} \mathrm{C} ?$ (FIGURE CAN'T COPY)

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Fourier's Law of Heat Conduction

This fundamental law states that the rate of heat flow (or heat flux) through a material is proportional to the negative of the temperature gradient and the material's thermal conductivity. It provides the basic framework for understanding how heat energy is transmitted through different media by conduction.

Thermal Resistance

Thermal resistance is a concept used to measure how much a material resists the flow of heat. It is defined as the ratio of the temperature difference across the material to the heat flow rate. This concept is analogous to electrical resistance in circuits, allowing for the treatment of heat flow problems with similar methods.

Series Combination of Thermal Resistances

When different materials or layers are stacked so that heat flows sequentially through them, their thermal resistances add together to form a total (or effective) thermal resistance. The overall heat transfer rate (given a total temperature difference) is then determined by dividing that ?T by the sum of the individual resistances. This approach simplifies the analysis of composite systems by reducing them to a single effective resistance.

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