The ratio of thermal conductivity of two rods $A$ and $B$ with the same area of cross-section is $3: 2$. If the thermal resistance of two rods is the same,then the ratio of length of rod $A$ to length of rod $B$ is

  • A
    $3: 2$
  • B
    $2: 3$
  • C
    $5: 1$
  • D
    $1: 5$

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