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Two metal rods X and Y having equal cross-sectional areas are joined in series. One end of which is heated. After some time, the temperature gradient along each rod is foound to be uniform, but greater in X than that in Y. Which of the following can be inferred

A

both the rods may be of different lengths

B

The heat current is the same in both the rods

C

Both the rods are of equal lengths

D

X is better conductor of heat than Y

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