Physics · Superconductivity

Which of the following statements is true for a conventional superconductor transitioning into its superconducting state in the absence of a magnetic field?

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1It exhibits anti-ferromagnetic order below the critical temperature TC.
2There is an absorption or release of latent heat involved at the transition temperature TC.
3The electronic specific heat is discontinuous at the critical temperature TC.✓
4The coefficient of thermal conductivity becomes completely zero at TC.

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The electronic specific heat is discontinuous at the critical temperature TC.

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