A cup of coffee is enclosed on all sides in an insulated container 1/2 cm thick in the shape of a cube 10 cm on a side. The temperature of the coffee is 95°C, and the temperature of the surroundings is 21°C. Find the rate of heat loss (in J/s) due to conduction if the thermal conductivity of the cup is 2 × 10^-4 cal/s×cm×°C

a. 62
b. 74
c. 230
d. 160
e. 12


B

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