Thermal diffusivity of a material __________________?

Correct answer: D. All A., B. and C.

  • A. Has the unit m2 /sec
  • B. Is defined as K/ρ . Cp
  • C. Is the ratio of thermal conductivity to thermal capacity
  • D. All A., B. and C.

Explanation

Thermal diffusivity is α = k/(ρCp), with units m²/s, and represents how rapidly temperature disturbances spread through a material. Thus all three statements describe the same property correctly.

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