Plz explain the difference b/w CONDUCTANCE and CONDUCTIVITY, i've just messed up with these 2 words.?

Question

Plz explain clearly so that it may help in understanding the concepts of equivalent conductance and all other topics coming ahead and also the numerical problems.

Answer 1

Conductance is the capacity or ability of a material to conduct heat or electricity, it is the exact opposite of resistance, - a good conductor of heat is also a good conductor of electricity in most cases.

conductivity is the unit of measurement of conductance, mho/cm2 or micromho/cm2. It is a unit to compare the capacity of conductance of different materials - at unit surface area.

Answer 2

conductance- is the ability of a material to conduct heat or electricity, it is the exact opposite of resistance. In general, a good conductor or heat is also a good conductor of electricity.

conductivity- is the unit of measurement of conductance, mho/cm2 or micromho/cm2

Answer 3

CONDUCTANCE means the degree to which a material conducts electricity.

CONDUCTIVITY means the degree to which a particular material conducts electricity or heat.



the both r seems to same by OXFORD DICTIONARY

Answer 4

conductance is free flow of electricity, it is inverse of resistance.It is denoted by G

conductivity is inverse of resisitivity and is denoted by k(kappa)

G=k A/l