In Fourier's law, the proportionality constant is called the______________________?

Correct answer: C. Thermal conductivity

  • A. Heat transfer co-efficient
  • B. Thermal diffusivity
  • C. Thermal conductivity
  • D. Stefan-Boltzmann constant

Explanation

Fourier’s law is q = −kA(dT/dx), where k is the thermal conductivity. Thermal diffusivity instead measures the rate at which temperature changes spread through a material.

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