$A$ wall has two layers $A$ and $B$ each made of different materials,both layers have the same thickness. The thermal conductivity of material $A$ is twice that of $B$. Under thermal equilibrium,the temperature difference across wall $B$ is $36^{\circ}C$. The temperature difference across wall $A$ is ....... $^{\circ}C$.

  • A
    $6$
  • B
    $18$
  • C
    $12$
  • D
    $72$

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