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Two identical metal wires of thermal conductivities K1 and K2 respectively are connected in series. The effective thermal conductivity of the combination is:
PhysicsThermal Properties of MatterJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (17 Mar Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 2 K1 K2 K1+K2
  • B K1+K22 K1 K2
  • C K1+K2 K1 K2
  • D K1 K2 K1+K2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2 K1 K2 K1+K2

Reff=l K1 A+l K2 A=2l KeqA

Keq=2 K1 K2 K1+K2

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