Question

circular metal loop is heated at point O as shown in Figure 4.6. i)Look at the picture and name the mode

of heat transfer ?

ii) In which direction would heat flow in

the loop?

(iii) In which order the pins at points P,Q

and R fixed with the help of wax fall if

points O, P, Q and R are equidistant from

each other?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Q :-

circular metal loop is heated at point O as shown in Figure 4.6. i)Look at the picture and name the mode

of heat transfer ?

ii) In which direction would heat flow in

the loop?

(iii) In which order the pins at points P,Q

and R fixed with the help of wax fall if

points O, P, Q and R are equidistant from

each other?

A :-

According to the given condition.

According to the given condition.i) The heat will flow in the direction from O to P and O to R.

According to the given condition.i) The heat will flow in the direction from O to P and O to R.ii) Firstly the pins at R and P will fail concurrently followed by the pin at Q.