$A$ wall is made of equally thick layers $P$ and $Q$ of different materials. The thermal conductivity of $Q$ is half of that of $P$. In the steady state,if the temperature difference across the wall is $24^{\circ} C$,then the temperature difference across the layer $P$ is ............... . (in $^{\circ} C$)

  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $16$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $8$

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