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Three rods AB, BC and AC having thermal resistances of 10 units, 10 units and 20 units, respectively, are connected as shown in the figure. Ends A and C are maintained at constant temperatures of `100^@C` and `0^@C`, respectively. The rate at which the heat is crossing junction B is

A

5 units

B

10 units

C

20 units

D

7.5 units

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