Two cylindrical rods A and B made of different materials, are joined in a straight line. The ratio of lengths, radii and thermal conductivities of these rods are :
$ \frac{L_A}{L_B} = \frac{1}{2} $, $ \frac{r_A}{r_B} = 2 $, and $ \frac{K_A}{K_B} = \frac{1}{2} $. The free ends of rods A and B are maintained at $ 400 \, K $, $ 200 \, K $, respectively. The temperature of rods interface is ____ K, when equilibrium is established.
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Correct Answer: 360
Approach Solution - 1
To find the temperature at the interface of the rods when equilibrium is established, we use the principle of thermal conduction. The heat flow rate through both rods A and B must be equal at equilibrium.
Given:
- Temperature at the free end of rod A, \( T_A = 400 \, \text{K} \)
- Temperature at the free end of rod B, \( T_B = 200 \, \text{K} \)
- Ratio of lengths: \( \frac{L_A}{L_B} = \frac{1}{2} \)
- Ratio of radii: \( \frac{r_A}{r_B} = 2 \)
- Ratio of thermal conductivities: \( \frac{K_A}{K_B} = \frac{1}{2} \)
Formula:
The heat flow rate \((Q/t)\) for cylindrical rods is given by:
\( \frac{Q}{t} = \frac{KA(T_{\text{hot}} - T_{\text{cold}})}{L} \)
For both rods A and B at equilibrium, \( \frac{Q_A}{t} = \frac{Q_B}{t} \). Therefore:
\( \frac{K_A \pi r_A^2 (400 - T)}{L_A} = \frac{K_B \pi r_B^2 (T - 200)}{L_B} \)
Cancel \(\pi\) and substitute given ratios:
\( \frac{(1/2) \cdot (2r_B)^2 \cdot (400 - T)}{(1/2)L_B} = \frac{K_B \cdot r_B^2 \cdot (T - 200)}{L_B} \)
Simplify the equation:
\((1/2) \cdot 4 \cdot (400 - T) = T - 200\)
Thus:
\( 2 \cdot (400 - T) = T - 200 \)
Expand and solve for \( T \):
\( 800 - 2T = T - 200 \)
\( 800 + 200 = 3T \)
\( 1000 = 3T \)
\( T = \frac{1000}{3} \)
Thus, the temperature at the interface \( T = 333.33 \, \text{K} \).
Since this value is not in the expected range (360,360), please verify problem setup and data inputs for any discrepancies.
Approach Solution -2
Step 1: Define the thermal resistance of each rod.
The thermal resistance \( R_{th} \) of a cylindrical rod is given by \( R_{th} = \frac{L}{KA} \),
where
\( L \) is the length,
\( K \) is the thermal conductivity, and
\( A \) is the cross-sectional area of the rod.
The cross-sectional area of a cylindrical rod with radius \( r \) is \( A = \pi r^2 \).
For rod A: Length \( L_A \) Radius \( r_A \) Thermal conductivity \( K_A \) Area \( A_A = \pi r_A^2 \)
Thermal resistance \( R_{th,A} = \frac{L_A}{K_A \pi r_A^2} \) For rod B:
Length \( L_B \) Radius \( r_B \) Thermal conductivity \( K_B \) Area \( A_B = \pi r_B^2 \)
Thermal resistance \( R_{th,B} = \frac{L_B}{K_B \pi r_B^2} \)
Step 2: Use the given ratios to relate the thermal resistances.
We are given \( \frac{L_A}{L_B} = \frac{1}{2} \), \( \frac{r_A}{r_B} = 2 \), and \( \frac{K_A}{K_B} = \frac{1}{2} \).
Consider the ratio of the thermal resistances: \[ \frac{R_{th,A}}{R_{th,B}} = \frac{\frac{L_A}{K_A \pi r_A^2}}{\frac{L_B}{K_B \pi r_B^2}} = \frac{L_A}{L_B} \cdot \frac{K_B}{K_A} \cdot \frac{\pi r_B^2}{\pi r_A^2} = \frac{L_A}{L_B} \cdot \frac{K_B}{K_A} \cdot \left(\frac{r_B}{r_A}\right)^2 \] Substitute the given ratios: \[ \frac{R_{th,A}}{R_{th,B}} = \left(\frac{1}{2}\right) \cdot \left(\frac{1}{1/2}\right) \cdot \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^2 = \frac{1}{2} \cdot 2 \cdot \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{4} \] So, \( R_{th,A} = \frac{1}{4} R_{th,B} \), or \( R_{th,B} = 4 R_{th,A} \).
Step 3: Apply the concept of thermal current in series.
When the rods are joined in series, the rate of heat flow (thermal current \( I_{th} \)) through both rods is the same at equilibrium. Let the temperature of the interface be \( T \).
The thermal current through rod A is given by: \[ I_{th} = \frac{T_1 - T}{R_{th,A}} = \frac{400 - T}{R_{th,A}} \] The thermal current through rod B is given by: \[ I_{th} = \frac{T - T_2}{R_{th,B}} = \frac{T - 200}{R_{th,B}} \] Equating the thermal currents: \[ \frac{400 - T}{R_{th,A}} = \frac{T - 200}{R_{th,B}} \] Substitute \( R_{th,B} = 4 R_{th,A} \): \[ \frac{400 - T}{R_{th,A}} = \frac{T - 200}{4 R_{th,A}} \] Multiply both sides by \( 4 R_{th,A} \): \[ 4(400 - T) = T - 200 \] \[ 1600 - 4T = T - 200 \] \[ 1600 + 200 = T + 4T \] \[ 1800 = 5T \] \[ T = \frac{1800}{5} = 360 \, K \] The temperature of the rods interface is \( 360 \, K \).
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