Heat and thermodynamics Numerical

K = 227.04 W/m.°C

Explanation:

First we need to find the heat required to melt the ice:

q = m H

where,

q = heat required = ?

m = mass of the ice = 8.5 g = 8.5 x 10⁻³ kg

H = Latent heat of fusion of ice = 3.34 x 10⁵ J/kg

Therefore,

q = (8.5 x 10⁻³ kg)(3.34 x 10⁵ J/kg)

q = 2839 J

Now, we find the heat transfer rate through rod:

Q = q/t

where,

t = time = (10 min)(60 s/1 min) = 600 s

Q = Heat Transfer Rate = ?

Therefore,

Q = 2839 J/600 s

Q = 4.73 W

From Fourier's Law of Heat Conduction:

Q = KA ΔT/L

where,

K = Thermal Conductivity = ?

A = cross sectional area = 1.25 cm² = 1.25 x 10⁻⁴ m²

L = Length of rod = 60 cm = 0.6 m

ΔT = Difference in temperature = 100°C - 0°C = 100°C

Therefore,

4.73 W = K(1.25 X 10⁻⁴ m²)(100°C)/0.6 m

K = (4.73 W)/(0.0208 m.°C)

K = 227.04 W/m.°C