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A 10 mm diameter electrical conductor is covered by an insulation of 2 mm thickness. The conductivity of the insulation is 0.08 W/m-K and the convection coefficient at the insulation surface is 10 W/m2-K. Addition of further insulation of the same material will
A
increase heat loss continuously
B
decrease heat loss continuously
C
increase heat loss to a maximum and then decrease heat loss
D
decrease heat loss to a minimum and then increase heat loss

Correct : c

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