A well machined steel plate of thickness $$L$$ is kept such that the wall temperature are $${T_h}$$ and $${T_c}$$ as shown in the figure below. A smooth copper plate of the same thickness $$L$$ is now attached to the steel plate without any gap as indicated in the figure below. The temperature at the interface is $${T_i},$$ The temperature of the outer walls are still the same at $${T_h},$$ and $${T_c}.$$ The heat transfer rates are $${q_1}$$ and $${q_2}$$ per unit area in the two cases respectively in the direction shown. Which of the following statements is correct?