Two containers have the same shape and wall thickness but are made of different materials. They are filled with the same amount of ice at $0^{\circ}C$. If the ice melts completely in $10$ minutes and $25$ minutes respectively,what is the ratio of the thermal conductivities of the materials of the containers?

  • A
    $5/2$
  • B
    $3/2$
  • C
    $1/2$
  • D
    $2$

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