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$\frac{Q}{t}$ = $\frac{A(T_2-T_1)}{l_2/k_1+l_2/k_2+l_3/k_3}$,
where $k_1$,$k_2$ and $k_3$ are the thermal conductivities for glass, air, and glass, respectively. (b) Generalize this expression for any number of materials placed next to one another.