A metal rod of 2cm diameter has a conductivity of 40 W/m K, which is to be insulated with an insulating material of conductivity of 0.1 W/m K. If the convective heat transfer coefficient with the ambient atmosphere is 5 W/m2 K, the critical thickness of insulation will be
(IES-03)
a. 1 cm b. 2 cm
c. 7 cm d. 8 cm