The ratio of thermal conductivities of two different materials is $5:3$. If the thermal resistances of two rods of these materials having the same thickness are equal,then the ratio of the lengths of the rods will be:

  • A
    $3:5$
  • B
    $5:3$
  • C
    $25:9$
  • D
    $9:25$

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