The temperatures of the two outer surfaces of a composite slab are $T_2$ and $T_1$ $(T_2 > T_1)$. The thermal conductivities of the materials are $K$ and $2K$,and their thicknesses are $x$ and $4x$,respectively. In the steady state,the rate of heat flow through the slab is given by $f \left( \frac{A(T_2 - T_1)K}{x} \right)$. Find the value of $f$.

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

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