Define what is meant by Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Conductance.

What will be an ideal response?


Thermal conductivity (k) denotes the ability of a material to transfer heat from an area of high temperature to an area having a lower temperature. Thermal conductivity is measured in the number of Btus (British thermal units) that can pass through one square foot of a material one inch thick when the temperature difference between the two surfaces is one degree Fahrenheit.

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