Question

In his study of conduction of heat James Maxwell observed that quantities which are significant in such a study are 'temperature, flow of heat and conductivity'. Further, he noticed that the mathematical laws of the uniform motion of heat inhomogeneous media are identical in form with those of attractions varying inversely as the square of the distance. He thought the source of heat, the flow of heat and temperature correspond respectively to the centre of attraction, accelerating effect of attraction and potential. On this ground, Maxwell observed that conduction of heat proceeds by an action between contiguous parts of a medium.

Which one of the following best explains Maxwell's method?

विकल्प

• Mathematical Calculation

• Analogy

• Observation

• Experiment

Answer 1

Analogy

Explanation:

Analogy is the process of comparing one thing with another thing that has some similar features. In the given question. James Maxwell noticed that mathematical laws of uniform motion of heat are analogous to the laws of attraction that are inversely proportional to square of the distance. He thought that the source of heat is analogous to the center of attraction, flow of heat is analogous to the accelerating effect of attraction and temperature is analogous to potential. Thus, 'Analogy' is correct