The rate of heat flow through a slab does not depend on whichof the following? (a) The temperature difference between opposite faces of the slab. (b) The thermal conductivity of the slab. (c)The thickness of the slab. (d) The cross-sectional area of the slab.(e) The specific heat of the slab

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The rate of heat flow through a slab does not depend on which
of the following? (a) The temperature difference between opposite faces of the slab. (b) The thermal conductivity of the slab. (c)
The thickness of the slab. (d) The cross-sectional area of the slab.
(e) The specific heat of the slab

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