What is the thermal conductivity of a material if a 1 m² area of it conducts 100 J of heat in 10 seconds with a temperature difference of 20°C?

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What is the thermal conductivity of a material if a 1 m² area of it conducts 100 J of heat in 10 seconds with a temperature difference of 20°C?
  1. 2 W/m°C
  2. 5 W/m°C
  3. 10 W/m°C
  4. 20 W/m°C

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Q: What is the thermal conductivity of a material if a 1 m² area of it conducts 100 J of heat in 10 seconds with a temperature difference of 20°C?
Solution: Using the formula Q = kA(T1-T2)t, we find k = Q / (A(T1-T2)t) = 100 J / (1 m² * 20°C * 10 s) = 0.5 W/m°C.
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