The dimensional formula for thermal resistance is

  • A

    $M^{-1} L^{-2} T^3 \theta$

  • B

    $M^{-1}L^{-2}T^{-3} \theta$

  • C

    $ML^{2} T^{-2} \theta$

  • D

    $ML^{2} T^2 \theta^{-1}$

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