What is a measure of the ability of a material to conduct heat?  A. Specific heat capacity  B. Coefficient of thermal expansion  C. Coefficient of thermal conductivity  D. Thermal conductivity

What is a measure of the ability of a material to conduct heat?  A. Specific heat capacity  B. Coefficient of thermal expansion  C. Coefficient of thermal conductivity  D. Thermal conductivity
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