In Searle's method for finding the thermal conductivity of metals,the temperature gradient along the bar:

  • A
    Is greater nearer the hot end
  • B
    Is greater nearer to the cold end
  • C
    Is the same at all points along the bar
  • D
    Increases as we go from hot end to cold end

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