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Mechdude
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Homework Statement
i'm trying to find out how to model a system consisting of a body at a finite temperature, connected to a heat conducting rod that is lagged (see scanned image) and a thermometer (or any other temp measurement device), what would i take into account while modelling this question? what would the model account for? and what is the best way to look at this thing?
Homework Equations
probably [itex] \vec{q} = -k \nabla T [/itex]
The Attempt at a Solution
i would take into account the temperature gradient, Thermal conductivity (how is this modeled for an idealized conductor? i mean would k be 1 or what? ). if there's a book out there i need to see please let me know. it is not a coursework problem, so I'm free to look at it to the level best of my understanding.