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Que. A homogeneous wall of area A and thickness δ has left and right hand surface temperatures of 0 degree Celsius and 40 degree Celsius. Determine the temperature at the center of the wall
a. 10 degree Celsius
b. 20 degree Celsius
c. 30 degree Celsius
d. 40 degree Celsius
Correct Answer:20 degree Celsius
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