Define thermal conductivity, and explain its significance in heat transfer.

What will be an ideal response?


The thermal conductivity of a material is the rate of heat transfer through a unit thickness of the material per unit area and per unit temperature difference. The thermal conductivity of a material is a measure of how fast heat will be conducted in that material.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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