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Two ends of a conducting rod of varying cross-section are maintained at `200^(@)C` and `0^(@)C` respectively. In steady state:

A

temperature difference across AB and CD are equal

B

temperature difference across AB and CD are equal

C

temperature difference across AB is greater than that of across CD

D

temperature difference across AB is less than that of across CD

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