In case of heat flow by conduction for a cylindrical body with an internal heat source, the nature of temperature distribution is_________________?

Correct answer: C. Parabolic

  • A. Linear
  • B. Hyperbolic
  • C. Parabolic
  • D. None of these

Explanation

With uniform internal heat generation in a cylinder, the radial conduction equation gives temperature varying with the square of radius. The resulting temperature profile is parabolic, with the maximum at the centre.

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