Chemical Engineering - Heat Transfer - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Heat Transfer - Section 2 (Q.No. 35)
35.
With increase in temperature, the thermal conductivity of most liquids
increases
decreases
remains same
first increases upto a certain temperature and then becomes constant
Answer: Option
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Rajendra pal said:   6 years ago
Thermal conductivity of liquid decreases with an increase in temperature.

Dhaval said:   6 years ago
As temperature increases, the randomness of molecular movements increases. This obstructs transport of heat through liquids. Thus, the thermal conductivity of liquids decreases with increase in temperature.


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