The Rate of Heat Flow by Conduction Through a Slab

question 44

Multiple Choice

The rate of heat flow by conduction 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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