Three conducting rods of the same material and cross-section are shown in the figure. The temperatures at $A$, $D$, and $C$ are maintained at $20 ^oC$, $90 ^oC$, and $0 ^oC$ respectively. If there is no heat flow in $AB$, find the ratio of the lengths of $BD$ and $BC$.

  • A
    $\frac{2}{7}$
  • B
    $3.5$
  • C
    $4.5$
  • D
    $\frac{2}{9}$

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