Two conducting rods $A$ and $B$ of same length and cross-sectional area are connected $(i)$ In series $(ii)$ In parallel as shown. In both combinations,a temperature difference of $100^{\circ}C$ is maintained. If the thermal conductivity of $A$ is $3K$ and that of $B$ is $K$,then the ratio of heat current flowing in the parallel combination to that flowing in the series combination is:

$A$ composite slab consists of two materials having coefficients of thermal conductivity $K$ and $2K$,and thicknesses $x$ and $4x$ respectively. The temperatures of the two outer surfaces of the composite slab are $T_2$ and $T_1$ $(T_2 > T_1)$. The rate of heat transfer through the slab in a steady state is $\left[\frac{A(T_2 - T_1)K}{x}\right] \cdot f$,where '$f$' is equal to:

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 $, W$)

Three rods $AB$, $BC$, and $BD$ made of the same material and having the same cross-section have been joined as shown in the figure. The ends $A$, $C$, and $D$ are held at temperatures of $20^{\circ} C$, $80^{\circ} C$, and $80^{\circ} C$ respectively. If each rod is of the same length, then the temperature at the junction $B$ of the three rods is: (in $^{\circ} C$)

Consider a compound slab consisting of two different materials having equal thickness and thermal conductivities $K$ and $2K$ respectively. The equivalent thermal conductivity of the slab is

Two slabs $A$ and $B$ of equal surface area are placed one over the other such that their surfaces are completely in contact. The thickness of slab $A$ is twice that of $B$. The coefficient of thermal conductivity of slab $A$ is twice that of $B$. The first surface of slab $A$ is maintained at $100^{\circ} C$, while the second surface of slab $B$ is maintained at $25^{\circ} C$. The temperature at the contact of their surfaces is (in $^{\circ} C$)