A wall has two layers A and B made of different materials. The thickness of both the layers is the same. The thermal conductivity of A and B are K A and K B such that K A = 3K B . The temperature across the wall is 20°C. In thermal equilibrium
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The temperature difference across 
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The temperature difference across 
C
The temperature difference across A is 10°C
D
The rate of transfer of heat through A is more than that through B.
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In series rate of flow of heat is same
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