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Two rods A and B of different materials are welded together as shown in figure. Their thermal conductivities are `K_(1)` and `K_(2)`. The thermal conductivity of the composite rod will be

A

`(K_1+K_2)/2`

B

`(3(K_1+K_2))/2`

C

`K_1 + K_2`

D

`2(K_1 + K_2)`

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