If two metallic plates of equal thicknesses and thermal conductivities $K_1$ and $K_2$ are put together face to face and a common plate is constructed,then the equivalent thermal conductivity of this plate will be

  • A
    $\frac{K_1 K_2}{K_1 + K_2}$
  • B
    $\frac{2 K_1 K_2}{K_1 + K_2}$
  • C
    $\frac{K_1 + K_2}{2 K_1 K_2}$
  • D
    $\frac{K_1 + K_2}{K_1 K_2}$

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