One end of a metal rod is dipped in boiling water and the other is dipped in melting rice.
A
we can assign a temperature to the rod after steady state is reached.
B
we can assign a temperature to the end
C
all parts of the rod are in thermal equilibrium with each other
D
The state of the rod does not change after steady state is reached.
Correct option is D. The state of the rod does not change after steady state is reached.
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