The ratio of the coefficient of thermal conductivity of two different materials is $5 : 3$. If the thermal resistance of the rods and the cross-sectional area of these materials are the same,then the ratio of the lengths of these rods will be

  • A
    $3:5$
  • B
    $5:3$
  • C
    $3:4$
  • D
    $3:2$

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