Two metal wires of the same length and same area of cross-section have conductivities of their material $\sigma_1$ and $\sigma_2$. If they are connected in series,the effective conductivity is:

  • A
    $\frac{\sigma_1 \sigma_2}{\sigma_1+\sigma_2}$
  • B
    $\frac{2 \sigma_1 \sigma_2}{\sigma_1+\sigma_2}$
  • C
    $\frac{\sigma_1 + \sigma_2}{2}$
  • D
    $\sigma_1 + \sigma_2$

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