A steam carrying pipeline is insulated with two layers of insulating materials with the inferior insulation material forming the inner part. If the two insulating layers are interchanged, the heat conducted will____________________?

A. Decrease

B. May increase or decrease; depends on the thickness of each layer

C. Increase

D. Remain unaffected

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