Two rods A and B of different materials are welded together as shown in figure. Their thermal conductivities are K1 and K2. The thermal conductivity of the composite rod will be
A
K1+K22
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B
K1+K2
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C
3(K1+K2)2
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D
2(K1+K2)
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Solution
The correct option is AK1+K22 Formula used: R=lKA
The given rods are in parallel combination, so equivalent thermal resistance for the rods,