Two identical metal wires of thermal conductivities K 1 and K 2 respectively are connected in series. The…

Two identical metal wires of thermal conductivities K1 and K2 respectively are connected in series. The effective thermal conductivity of the combination is:
  1. 2 K1 K2 K1+K2
  2. K1+K22 K1 K2
  3. K1+K2 K1 K2
  4. K1 K2 K1+K2

Solution

Reff=l K1 A+l K2 A=2l KeqA

Keq=2 K1 K2 K1+K2

Asked in: JEE Main 2021 (17 Mar Shift 1)

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