Two metallic wires of identical dimensions are connected is series. If 
and 
are the conductivities of these wires respectively, the effective conductivity of the combination is:
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Let length of wire be 
Area of wire as ‘ A ’
For equivalent wire length = 
& area will be A
Thermal resistance
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