Two Charged Metal Spheres Are Connected by a Wire

question 63

Multiple Choice

Two charged metal spheres are connected by a wire. Sphere A is larger than sphere B, as shown. The magnitude of the electric potential of sphere A

• A) is greater than that at the surface of sphere B.
• B) is less than that at the surface of sphere B.
• C) is the same as that at the surface of sphere B.
• D) could be greater than or less than that at the surface of sphere B, depending on the radii of the spheres.
• E) could be greater than or less than that at the surface of sphere B, depending on the charges on the spheres.

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