If the Thickness of a Uniform Wall Is Doubled,the Rate

question 37

Multiple Choice

If the thickness of a uniform wall is doubled,the rate at which heat is conducted through the wall is

• A)doubled.
• B)increased by a factor of four.
• C)decreased by a factor of four.
• D)cut in half.
• E)unchanged.

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