Two identical metal wires of thermal conductivities \( K_1 \) and \( K_2 \) respectively are connected in series. The effective thermal conductivity of the combination is;
\( \frac{K_1 K_2}{K_1 + K_2} \)
\( \frac{K_1 + K_2}{2 K_1 K_2} \)
\( \frac{K_1 + K_2}{K_1 K_2} \)
\( \frac{2 K_1 K_2}{K_1 + K_2} \)