Which among the following has the least thermal conductivity?

OPSC OAS 2023 PrelimsScience & TechnologyQuestion 2

Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2023 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.

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Which among the following has the least thermal conductivity?

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Correct answer: Not valued by OPSC (question dropped from evaluation)

MaterialThermal Conductivity Range
Pure MetalsVery high — 15 to 430 W/mK
SuperconductorsVaries enormously by material and state
AlloysLower than pure metals — 15 to 120 W/mK
SemiconductorsGenerally low — 1 to 150 W/mK

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