The metallic spheres A and B of radii 2m and 4m respectively carry the same charge 4x10⁻⁸C. If the spheres are connected by a copper wire then:
Correct answer: A. The charge will flow from A to B
- A. The charge will flow from A to B
- B. The charge will flow from B to A
- C. No flow of charge will occur
- D. Both A and B are possible
Explanation
The potential of a sphere is V = kQ/r. Sphere A (smaller radius) has a higher initial potential than sphere B. Charge flows from a region of higher potential to lower potential, so charge will flow from A to B until their potentials are equal.
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