Consider one-dimensional steady state heat conduction along x-axis(0 â‰¤ x â‰¤ L) through a plane wall with the boundary surfaces (x=0 and x=L) maintained at temperatures of 0°C and 100°C. Heat is generated uniformly throughout the wall. Choose the CORRECT statement. Options: A . &nbspThe direction of heat transfer will be from the surface at 100°C to the surface at 0°C. B . &nbspThe maximum temperature inside the wall must be greater than 100°C. C . &nbspThe temperature distribution is linear within the wall. D . &nbspThe temperature distribution is symmetric about the mid-plane of the wall.

Consider one-dimensional steady state heat conduction along x-axis(0 â‰¤ x

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Consider one-dimensional steady state heat conduction along x-axis(0 â‰¤ x â‰¤ L) through a plane wall with the boundary surfaces (x=0 and x=L) maintained at temperatures of 0°C and 100°C. Heat is generated uniformly throughout the wall. Choose the CORRECT statement.

Options:

A . The direction of heat transfer will be from the surface at 100°C to the surface at 0°C.

B . The maximum temperature inside the wall must be greater than 100°C.

C . The temperature distribution is linear within the wall.

D . The temperature distribution is symmetric about the mid-plane of the wall.

Answer: Option B

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