WAEC Physics 2021 Theory — Question 17
Question 17 of 35 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2021 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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9(d). Define coefficient of thermal conductivity of a material.
Model answer
The coefficient of thermal conductivity is the rate of flow of heat per unit cross-sectional area per unit temperature gradient across the material. Its SI unit is J s⁻¹ m⁻¹ K⁻¹ (or W m⁻¹ K⁻¹).
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