$A$ cylindrical metallic rod in thermal contact with two reservoirs of heat at its two ends conducts an amount of heat $Q$ in time $t$. The metallic rod is melted and the material is formed into a rod of half the radius of the original rod. What is the amount of heat conducted by the new rod,when placed in thermal contact with the two reservoirs in time $t$?

  • A
    $Q/4$
  • B
    $Q/16$
  • C
    $2Q$
  • D
    $Q/2$

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