The temperature drop through each layer of a two-layer furnace wall is shown in the figure. Assume that the external temperatures $T_1$ and $T_3$ are maintained constant and $T_1 > T_3$. If the thicknesses of the layers $x_1$ and $x_2$ are the same,which of the following statements is correct?

  • A
    $k_1 > k_2$
  • B
    $k_1 < k_2$
  • C
    $k_1 = k_2$ but heat flow through material $(1)$ is larger than through $(2)$
  • D
    $k_1 = k_2$ but heat flow through material $(1)$ is less than that through $(2)$

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