Question:

Two metal wires of identical dimension are connected in series. If σ1 and σ2 are the conductivities of the metal wires respectively, the effective conductivity of the combination is [2015]

Options :

  • a) σ1+ σ2/2 σ1 σ2
  • b) σ1+ σ2/σ1 σ2
  • c)σ1σ2/2 σ1+σ2
  • d) 2σ1σ2/σ1+σ2

Answer :

d) 2σ1σ2/σ1+σ2

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