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    Two metal wires of identical dimensions and conductivities Οƒ1\sigma_1 and Οƒ2\sigma_2 are connected end-to-end. A potential difference is applied across the combined length. If the current is assumed to be uniform across any cross-section, what is the effective conductivity of the combined wire?

    A

    Οƒ1+Οƒ22Οƒ1Οƒ2\frac{\sigma_1 + \sigma_2}{2 \sigma_1 \sigma_2}

    B

    Οƒ1+Οƒ2Οƒ1Οƒ2\frac{\sigma_1 + \sigma_2}{\sigma_1 \sigma_2}

    C

    Οƒ1Οƒ2Οƒ1+Οƒ2\frac{\sigma_1 \sigma_2}{\sigma_1 + \sigma_2}

    D

    2Οƒ1Οƒ2Οƒ1+Οƒ2\frac{2 \sigma_1 \sigma_2}{\sigma_1 + \sigma_2}

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    3.

    A wire of conductivity Οƒ1\sigma_1 is connected in series with another wire of the same dimensions but with conductivity Οƒ2\sigma_2. What is the equivalent conductivity of the two-wire system?

    A

    Οƒ1+Οƒ22\frac{\sigma_1 + \sigma_2}{2}

    B

    Οƒ1Οƒ2\sqrt{\sigma_1 \sigma_2}

    C

    2Οƒ1Οƒ2Οƒ1+Οƒ2\frac{2 \sigma_1 \sigma_2}{\sigma_1 + \sigma_2}

    D

    Οƒ1+Οƒ22Οƒ1Οƒ2\frac{\sigma_1 + \sigma_2}{2 \sigma_1 \sigma_2}

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    7.

    What is the SI unit of thermal conductivity?

    A

    J/(s.m.K)J/(s.m.K)

    B

    W/(m<sup>2</sup>.K)W/(m<sup>2</sup>.K)

    C

    J/(m.K)J/(m.K)

    D

    W/(m.K)W/(m.K)

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    8.

    It is hotter for the same distance over the top of a fire than it is in the side of it, mainly because

    A

    Air conducts heat upwards

    B

    Heat is radiated upwards

    C

    Convection takes more heat upwards

    D

    Convection, conduction and radiation all contribute significantly transferring heat upwards

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