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The heat conduction equation in a medium is given in its simplest form as
Select the Tong statement below.
(a) The medium is of cylindncal shape.
(b) The thermal conductivity of the medium is constant.
(c) Heat transfer though the medium is stead.
(d) There is heat generation within the medium.
(e) Heat conduction through the medium is one-dimensional.
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