Two closed containers of same dimensions made of different materials are completely filled with ice. The ice in the first container takes $20 \ min$ and that in the second container takes $10 \ min$,respectively,for complete melting. The ratio of the thermal conductivities of the materials of the two containers is . . . . . . .

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

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