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The correct order of the substances in decreasing order of conductivity of heat is


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Copper>Water>Wood>Silver

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Wood>Copper>Silver>Water

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Water>Copper>Silver>Wood

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Silver>Copper>Water>Wood

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Solution

The correct option is D

Silver>Copper>Water>Wood


Thermal conductivity is the property of a material to conduct heat.

Generally, metals are good conductors of heat while non-metals are bad conductors of heat.

Some common substances in decreasing order of conductivity of heat is given below
Silver>Copper>Gold>Aluminium>Zinc>Brass>Water>Rubber>Wood


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