The coefficient of thermal conduction depends on:
(a) The difference in temperature between the two ends of the conductor
(b) Property of the material of the conductor
(c) The length of the conductor
(d) The area of cross-section of the conductor
WBBSE
Class X
Physical Science
Thermal phenomena
01 Mark
2025
(b) Property of the material of the conductor
Explanation
The coefficient of thermal conductivity (k) is a property of the material that indicates how easily heat flows through it.
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