In Fourier's law, the proportionality constant is called the (A) Heat transfer co-efficient (B) Thermal diffusivity (C) Thermal conductivity (D) Stefan-Boltzmann constant

In Fourier's law, the proportionality constant is called the
(A) Heat transfer co-efficient
(B) Thermal diffusivity
(C) Thermal conductivity
(D) Stefan-Boltzmann constant
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(C) Thermal conductivity
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