Homework Problem 3

Let the rod be made of copper and specify

  1. Calculate P1 and P2
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  2. Plot the temperature distribution as


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Use the applet to vary P1 and observe the shape of the temperature distribution curves.
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  1. What are the advantages of the plot over the T vs. z plot ?
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