18) If, with steady state heat flow established, you double the thickness of a wall built from solid uniform material, the rate of heat loss for a given temperature difference across the thickness will A) also double. B) become one-fourth its original value. C) become one-half its original value. D) become four times its original value. E) become 1/√√2 of its original value.

18) If, with steady state heat flow established, you double the thickness of a wall built from solid uniform material, the rate of heat loss for a given temperature difference across the thickness will A) also double. B) become one-fourth its original value. C) become one-half its original value. D) become four times its original value. E) become 1/√√2 of its original value.

University Physics Volume 2

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168161

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter1: Temperature And Heat

Section: Chapter Questions

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