The three rods shown in the figure have identical dimensions. Heat flows from the hot end at a rate of $40 \, W$ in the arrangement $(a)$. Find the rate of heat flow when the rods are joined as in arrangement $(b)$ (Assume $K_{Al} = 200 \, W/m^{\circ}C$ and $K_{Cu} = 400 \, W/m^{\circ}C$). (in $, W$)

$A$ wall consists of two layers $A$ and $B$ of equal thickness. Their thermal resistances are $R_1$ and $R_2$. Find the temperature of the interface.

Two cylinders $P$ and $Q$ have the same length and diameter and are made of different materials having thermal conductivities in the ratio $2 : 3$. These two cylinders are combined to make a single cylinder. One end of $P$ is kept at $100^{\circ}C$ and the other end of $Q$ is kept at $0^{\circ}C$. The temperature at the interface of $P$ and $Q$ is ...... $^{\circ}C$.

Two rods $A$ and $B$ of different materials are welded together as shown in the figure. Their thermal conductivities are $K_1$ and $K_2$. The thermal conductivity of the composite rod will be:

Two slabs $A$ and $B$ of different materials but of the same thickness are joined end to end to form a composite slab. The thermal conductivities of $A$ and $B$ are $k_1$ and $k_2$ respectively. $A$ steady temperature difference of $12^{\circ} C$ is maintained across the composite slab. If $k_1=\frac{k_2}{2}$, the temperature difference across slab $A$ is (in $^{\circ} C$)

$A$ slab consists of two parallel layers of two different materials of same thickness having thermal conductivities $K_1$ and $K_2$. The equivalent conductivity of the combination is