Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Thermodynamics

Question:

The unit of thermal conductivity is : 

Options:

W m-1 K-1

J m K-1

J m-1 K-1

W m K-1

Correct Answer:

W m-1 K-1

Explanation:

he heat current related to difference of temperature across the length l of a
conductor of area A is 

\(\frac{dH}{dt}\) = KA \(\Delta T \frac{1}{L}\)

K = \(\frac{L dH}{A dt \Delta T}\) 

Thus, the units are : W m-1 K-1