Four conducting rods are joined to make a square. All rods are identical and ends $A, B$ and $C$ are maintained at given temperatures. choose $INCORRECT$ statement for given arrangement in steady state. (value of $\frac {KA}{L}$ is $1\frac{J}{{{S^o}C}}$ , symbols , have their usual meaning) 

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  • A

    Heat current in $AB$ is equal to $1.5$ times of heat current in $BC$

  • B

    Temperature of end $D$ is $50\,^oC$ 

  • C

    Heat current in $AB$ is equal to heat current in $BC$

  • D

    Heat current withdrawn at end $B$ is $20\ J/S$

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