The coefficient of thermal conductivity depends upon

  • A

    Temperature difference of two surfaces

  • B

    Area of the plate

  • C

    Thickness of the plate

  • D

    Material of the plate

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Assertion : The equivalent thermal conductivity of two plates of same thickness in contact is less than the smaller value of thermal conductivity.
Reason : For two plates of equal thickness in contact the equivalent thermal conductivity is given by : $\frac{1}{K} = \frac{1}{{{K_1}}} + \frac{1}{{{K_2}}}$

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