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Que. If we increase the thickness of insulation of a circular rod, heat loss to surrounding due to
a. Convection and conduction increases
b. Convection and conduction decreases
c. Convection decreases while that due to conduction increases
d. Convection increases while that due to conduction decreases
Correct Answer:Convection increases while that due to conduction decreases
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