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Mechanical Engineering · Q96

Heat And Mass Transfer

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 96

Q96

Which of the following is expected to have highest thermal conductivity?

A.
Steam
B.
Solid ice
Answer
C.
Melting ice
D.
Water

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The thermal conductivity of ice is about 2.22W/mk, about one order higher than the thermal conductivity of traditional polymer.