4512Chemical EngineeringMedium
A steam carrying pipeline is insulated with two layers of insulating materials with the inferior insulation material forming the inner part. If the two insulating layers are interchanged, the heat conducted will________?
AIncrease
BMay increase or decrease; depends on the thickness of each layer
CRemain unaffected
DDecrease
Correct answer
C. Remain unaffected
Explanation
The correct answer is Remain unaffected.