Answer:
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)
<u>K = 227.04 W/m.°C</u>
