JEE MainPhysicsHeat and ThermodynamicsMCQ+4 / −1
The temperature at the junction of two insulating sheets, having thermal resistances R1 and R2 as well as top and bottom temperatures 1 and 2 (as shown in figure) is given by : 

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- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: A
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Use steady-state heat flow concept
Two insulating sheets are in series for heat conduction, with thermal resistances and .
Let the junction temperature be .
Top temperature , bottom temperature .
In steady state, the heat current through both sheets is the same.
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Write heat current through each sheet
Through the first sheet:
Through the second sheet:
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Equate the two heat currents
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Cross multiply
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Collect terms containing
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Solve for junction temperature
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Match with options
This matches:
So, Option A is correct.
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Check other options briefly
- B incorrectly puts same resistance with same-side temperature.
- C and D have incorrect denominator form , which does not arise in series thermal resistance.
Therefore, the correct answer is A.
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