Four rods of the same material with different radii $r$ and length $l$ are used to connect two reservoirs of heat at different temperatures. Which one will conduct the most heat?

  • A
    $r = 2 \, cm, l = 0.5 \, m$
  • B
    $r = 2 \, cm, l = 2 \, m$
  • C
    $r = 0.5 \, cm, l = 0.5 \, m$
  • D
    $r = 1 \, cm, l = 1 \, m$

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