Two Conducting Spheres Are Far Apart

question 11

Multiple Choice

Two conducting spheres are far apart.The smaller sphere carries a total charge of Q.The larger sphere has a radius that is twice that of the smaller and is neutral.After the two spheres are connected by a conducting wire, the charges on the smaller and larger spheres, respectively, are:

• A)Q/2 and Q/2
• B)Q/3 and 2Q/3
• C)2Q/3 and Q/3
• D)0 and Q
• E)2Q and -Q