The ends of two rods of different materials with their thermal conductivities, radii of cross-sections and lengths all are in the ratio $1:2$ are maintained at the same temperature difference. If the rate of flow of heat in the larger rod is $4\;cal/\sec $, that in the shorter rod in $cal/\sec $ will be
  • A$1$
  • B$2$
  • C$8$
  • D$16$
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