Total Thermal Resistance for Conduction through Two Resistances in Parallel Calculator

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✖Thermal Resistance 1 is the thermal resistance of the first body/object/section/wall.ⓘ Thermal Resistance 1 [R₁]			+10% -10%
✖Thermal Resistance 2 is the thermal resistance of the second body/object/section/wall.ⓘ Thermal Resistance 2 [R₂]			+10% -10%

✖Thermal resistance in parallel is a heat property and a measurement of a temperature difference by which an object or material resists a heat flow when in parallel.ⓘ Total Thermal Resistance for Conduction through Two Resistances in Parallel [R_pl]

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Total Thermal Resistance for Conduction through Two Resistances in Parallel

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`"R"_{"pl"} = ("R"_{"1"}*"R"_{"2"})/("R"_{"1"}+"R"_{"2"})`

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`"1.2K/W"=("2K/W"*"3K/W")/("2K/W"+"3K/W")`

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Total Thermal Resistance for Conduction through Two Resistances in Parallel Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Thermal Resistance in Parallel = (Thermal Resistance 1*Thermal Resistance 2)/(Thermal Resistance 1+Thermal Resistance 2)
R_pl = (R₁*R₂)/(R₁+R₂)
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Thermal Resistance in Parallel - (Measured in Kelvin per Watt) - Thermal resistance in parallel is a heat property and a measurement of a temperature difference by which an object or material resists a heat flow when in parallel.
Thermal Resistance 1 - (Measured in Kelvin per Watt) - Thermal Resistance 1 is the thermal resistance of the first body/object/section/wall.
Thermal Resistance 2 - (Measured in Kelvin per Watt) - Thermal Resistance 2 is the thermal resistance of the second body/object/section/wall.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Thermal Resistance 1: 2 Kelvin per Watt --> 2 Kelvin per Watt No Conversion Required
Thermal Resistance 2: 3 Kelvin per Watt --> 3 Kelvin per Watt No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

R_pl = (R₁*R₂)/(R₁+R₂) --> (2*3)/(2+3)

Evaluating ... ...

R_pl = 1.2

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

1.2 Kelvin per Watt --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

1.2 Kelvin per Watt <-- Thermal Resistance in Parallel

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Thermal resistance for conduction through 2 resistances in parallel

Go Thermal Resistance = (Length)/((Thermal Conductivity 1*Point 1 Cross-Sectional Area)+(Thermal Conductivity 2*Point 2 Cross-Sectional Area))

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Go Thermal Resistance in Parallel = (Thermal Resistance 1*Thermal Resistance 2)/(Thermal Resistance 1+Thermal Resistance 2)

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Go Heat Flux = Thermal Conductivity of Fin*Temperature of Conductor/Length of Conductor

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Total Thermal Resistance for Conduction through Two Resistances in Parallel Formula

Thermal Resistance in Parallel = (Thermal Resistance 1*Thermal Resistance 2)/(Thermal Resistance 1+Thermal Resistance 2)
R_pl = (R₁*R₂)/(R₁+R₂)

what is thermal resistance?

Thermal resistance is a heat property and a measurement of a temperature difference by which an object or material resists a heat flow. Thermal resistance is the reciprocal of thermal conductance

How to Calculate Total Thermal Resistance for Conduction through Two Resistances in Parallel?

Total Thermal Resistance for Conduction through Two Resistances in Parallel calculator uses Thermal Resistance in Parallel = (Thermal Resistance 1*Thermal Resistance 2)/(Thermal Resistance 1+Thermal Resistance 2) to calculate the Thermal Resistance in Parallel, The Total thermal resistance for conduction through two resistances in parallel formula is defined as equivalent thermal resistance for conduction through two thermal resistances in parallel. Thermal Resistance in Parallel is denoted by R_pl symbol.

How to calculate Total Thermal Resistance for Conduction through Two Resistances in Parallel using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Total Thermal Resistance for Conduction through Two Resistances in Parallel, enter Thermal Resistance 1 (R₁) & Thermal Resistance 2 (R₂) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Total Thermal Resistance for Conduction through Two Resistances in Parallel calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1.2 = (2*3)/(2+3).

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What is Total Thermal Resistance for Conduction through Two Resistances in Parallel?

The Total thermal resistance for conduction through two resistances in parallel formula is defined as equivalent thermal resistance for conduction through two thermal resistances in parallel and is represented as R_pl = (R₁*R₂)/(R₁+R₂) or Thermal Resistance in Parallel = (Thermal Resistance 1*Thermal Resistance 2)/(Thermal Resistance 1+Thermal Resistance 2). Thermal Resistance 1 is the thermal resistance of the first body/object/section/wall & Thermal Resistance 2 is the thermal resistance of the second body/object/section/wall.

How to calculate Total Thermal Resistance for Conduction through Two Resistances in Parallel?

The Total thermal resistance for conduction through two resistances in parallel formula is defined as equivalent thermal resistance for conduction through two thermal resistances in parallel is calculated using Thermal Resistance in Parallel = (Thermal Resistance 1*Thermal Resistance 2)/(Thermal Resistance 1+Thermal Resistance 2). To calculate Total Thermal Resistance for Conduction through Two Resistances in Parallel, you need Thermal Resistance 1 (R₁) & Thermal Resistance 2 (R₂). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Thermal Resistance 1 & Thermal Resistance 2 and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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