Three rods of same dimensions are arranged as shown in the figure. They have thermal conductivities ${K_1}, {K_2}$ and ${K_3}$. The points $P$ and $Q$ are maintained at different temperatures. For the heat to flow at the same rate along the path $PRQ$ and the path $PQ$,which of the following options is correct?

  • A
    ${K_3} = \frac{1}{2}({K_1} + {K_2})$
  • B
    ${K_3} = {K_1} + {K_2}$
  • C
    ${K_3} = \frac{{{K_1}{K_2}}}{{{K_1} + {K_2}}}$
  • D
    ${K_3} = 2({K_1} + {K_2})$

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