Two thin metallic spherical shells of radii $20 \text{ cm}$ and $30 \text{ cm}$,respectively,are placed with their centers coinciding. $A$ material of thermal conductivity $\alpha$ is filled in the space between the shells. The inner shell is maintained at $300 \text{ K}$ and the outer shell at $310 \text{ K}$. If the rate at which heat flows radially through the material is $40 \text{ W}$,find the value of $\alpha$ (in units of $\text{J s}^{-1} \text{ m}^{-1} \text{ K}^{-1}$).

  • A
    $\frac{3}{\pi}$
  • B
    $\frac{4 \pi}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{5}{3 \pi}$
  • D
    $\frac{\pi}{2}$

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