When thermal energy is transported by conduction, the rate of transfer is directly proportional to each of the following except

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The rate of thermal energy transfer by conduction is indeed directly proportional to the cross-sectional area of the conducting body, the temperature gradient in the direction of the transport, and the thermal conductivity of the conducting body. This means all the given options (A, B, C) are factors that affect the rate of thermal energy transfer by conduction, making option D (none of the above) the correct choice.

When Thermal Energy Is Transported by Conduction, the Rate of Transfer