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The Graph Shows Temperature as a Function of Thickness in Three

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  The graph shows temperature as a function of thickness in three adjacent slabs of material of equal thickness. Assuming the heat transfer through the compound slabs is in a steady state, what can you say of these materials? A)  material 1 is the best insulator B)  material 2 is the best insulator C)  material 3 is the best insulator D)  all are equally good insulators E)  It is impossible to determine which is the best insulator. The graph shows temperature as a function of thickness in three adjacent slabs of material of equal thickness. Assuming the heat transfer through the compound slabs is in a steady state, what can you say of these materials?


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