The figure shows three different arrangements of materials $1, 2$,and $3$ to form a wall. The thermal conductivities are $k_1 > k_2 > k_3$. The left side of the wall is $20\,^{\circ}\text{C}$ higher than the right side. The temperature difference $\Delta T$ across material $1$ has the following relation in the three cases:

  • A
    $\Delta T_a > \Delta T_b > \Delta T_c$
  • B
    $\Delta T_a = \Delta T_b = \Delta T_c$
  • C
    $\Delta T_a = \Delta T_b > \Delta T_c$
  • D
    $\Delta T_a = \Delta T_b < \Delta T_c$

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