Question

Is my method of calculating thermal conductivity of a metal wrong?

Answer 1

Thermal conductivity λ is defined as ability of material to transmit heat and it is measured in watts per square metre of surface area for a temperature gradient of 1 K per unit thickness of 1 m.

Answer 2

• To determine the thermal conductivity of the metal rod

• To study the temperature distribution along the length of a metal bar

• The experiments can be conducted