On a cold morning,a metal surface will feel colder to touch than a wooden surface because

The coefficient of thermal conductivity of a metal rod depends on its

The two ends of a metal rod are maintained at temperatures $100 ^\circ C$ and $110 ^\circ C$. The rate of heat flow in the rod is found to be $4.0 \ J/s$. If the ends are maintained at temperatures $200 ^\circ C$ and $210 ^\circ C$,the rate of heat flow will be.... $J/s$

Two rods with thermal conductivities $K$ and $3K$ and equal cross-sectional areas are joined as shown in the figure. Their lengths are $1 \ cm$ and $2 \ cm$,respectively. If the temperatures of the two ends of this composite rod are $0^{\circ}C$ and $100^{\circ}C$ (see figure),then the temperature $\phi$ of their interface is:

$A$ brass boiler has a base area of $0.15\; m^{2}$ and thickness $1.0\; cm$. It boils water at the rate of $6.0\; kg/min$ when placed on a gas stove. Estimate the temperature (in $^oC$) of the part of the flame in contact with the boiler. Thermal conductivity of brass $= 109\; J s^{-1} m^{-1} K^{-1}$; Heat of vaporisation of water $= 2256 \times 10^{3}\; J kg^{-1}$.

On which factor does the thermal conductivity depend?