Which of the following statements correctly defines the thermal conductivity of a…
PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Thermodynamics · Thermodynamics
Problem
Which of the following statements correctly defines the thermal conductivity of a material?
(a) The amount of heat passing through the material per unit time when the temperature difference across it is 1K
(b) The quantity of heat conducted per unit time through unit area of the material when the temperature gradient is 1K m−1
(c) The quantity of heat conducted per unit area for a temperature difference of 1K between the faces
(d) The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of unit mass of the material by 1K