The Rate of Heat Flow by Condition Through a Slab

question 39

Multiple Choice

The rate of heat flow by condition through a slab does NOT depend upon the:

• A) temperature difference between opposite faces of the slab
• B) thermal conductivity of the slab
• C) slab thickness
• D) cross-sectional area of the slab
• E) specific heat of the slab

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