How do the thermal diffusivities of solids typically compare to those of liquids and gases?

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24 Jan 2019
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Thermal diffusivity measures how quickly heat spreads through a material. Solids generally have higher thermal diffusivities compared to liquids and gases because their molecules are more tightly packed, allowing heat to transfer more rapidly.

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