Two metal wires of identical dimensions are connected in series. If 1 and 2 are their conductivities, the effective conductivity of the combination is
- 1 + 2 1 2
- 1 2 1 + 2
- 2 1 2 1 + 2
- 1 + 22 1 2
Answer
(3) 2 1 2 1 + 2
Solution
R = l A
In series: Req = l 1A + l 2A, and the combination has length 2l:
2l A = lA ( 1 1 + 1 2 )
2 = 1 + 2 1 2
= 2 1 2 1 + 2
Answer: (3)