In the Ingen-Hauz's experiment,the wax melts up to lengths $10 \ cm$ and $25 \ cm$ on two identical rods of different materials. The ratio of thermal conductivities of the two materials is:

  • A
    $1:6.25$
  • B
    $6.25:1$
  • C
    $1:\sqrt{2.5}$
  • D
    $1:2.5$

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