Two plates $A$ and $B$ have thermal conductivities $84 \, W m^{-1} K^{-1}$ and $126 \, W m^{-1} K^{-1}$ respectively. They have the same surface area and same thickness. They are placed in contact along their surfaces. If the temperatures of the outer surfaces of $A$ and $B$ are kept at $100^{\circ} C$ and $0^{\circ} C$ respectively,then the temperature of the surface of contact in steady state is $.......... \, ^{\circ} C$.

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $40$
  • C
    $60$
  • D
    $80$

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