HOW DOES THE LOW SPECIFIC HEAT CAPACITY OF THE MATERIAL MAKES IT A GOOD THERMAL CONDUCTOR?

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1. whyouarei on January 12th, 2009 2:33 am
   

   specific heat indicates how much energy needed to increase the temp of a material

   conductivity indicates how well it transfers energy

   these properties are not always related however…..

   if you are looking for a thermal conduction you want it to transfer heat energy not absorb it -
   low specific heat means it will heat up or cool down with less energy transfered- and it does not hold on to as much thermal energy- this is often useful to conduct heat

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