What is the SI unit of thermal conductivity?
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The question is asking for the SI unit used to measure thermal conductivity, which is a property of materials indicating how well they conduct heat.
Answer
watts per meter-kelvin
The final answer is watts per meter-kelvin
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is watts per meter-kelvin
More Information
Thermal conductivity is a measure of a material's ability to conduct heat and is essential in the design of thermal systems.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing thermal conductivity with thermal resistivity, which is its reciprocal.
Sources
- Wikipedia - Thermal Conductivity - en.wikipedia.org
- Engineering Toolbox - Thermal Conductivity - engineeringtoolbox.com
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