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Assertion : The equivalent thermal conductivity of two plates of same thickness in contact (series) is less than the smaller value of thermal conductivity.
Reason : For two plates of equal thickness in contact (series) the equivalent thermal conductivity is given by
`1/K = 1/K_(1) + 1/K_(2)`

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Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.

B

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.

C

Statement -1 is False, Statement-2 is True.

D

Statement -1 is True, Statement-2 is False.

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