Wires $A$ and $B$ have identical lengths and have circular cross-sections. The radius of $A$ is twice the radius of $B$,$i.e.$,${r_A} = 2{r_B}$. For a given temperature difference between the two ends,both wires conduct heat at the same rate. The relation between the thermal conductivities is given by:

  • A
    ${K_A} = 4{K_B}$
  • B
    ${K_A} = 2{K_B}$
  • C
    ${K_A} = {K_B}/2$
  • D
    ${K_A} = {K_B}/4$

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