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Two rods of the same length and diameter having thermal conductivities `K_1` and `K_2` are joined in parallel. The equivalent thermal conductivity of combination is

A

`(K_1 K_2)/(K_1 + K_2)`

B

`(K_1 + K_2)`

C

`(K_1 + K_2)/2`

D

`sqrt(K_1 K_2)`

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C
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