JAMB Physics 1987 Question 24

Question 24

Heat Transfer

In which of the following are the substance arranged in descending order of their thermal conductivities?

  1. A.copper, steel, glass
  2. B.steel, copper, glass
  3. C.steel, glass, copper
  4. D.copper, glass, steel.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (copper, steel, glass)

Explanation

Copper is an excellent conductor, steel a fair one and glass a poor one.