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Define coefficient of thermal conductivity and temperature gradient.

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Coefficient of thermal conductivity : It is defined as the quantity of heat energy flowing per second between the opposite faces of cube of unit side, which are maintained at unit temperature difference.
Temperature gradient : The change of temperature per unit of conductor is called temperature gradient.
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