Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Capacitors
Two metal spheres having capacitances C_1 and C_2 hold some initial...
Two metal spheres having capacitances and hold some initial charges. They are brought into contact and subsequently separated. The final charges and on these spheres will satisfy
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
C.
Step-by-step solution
When two conducting spheres are brought into contact, charge flows between them until their electrostatic potentials become equal.
Let the common potential of the spheres after contact be .
The final charge on the first sphere is .
The final charge on the second sphere is .
Taking the ratio of the final charges, we get:
Let the common potential of the spheres after contact be .
The final charge on the first sphere is .
The final charge on the second sphere is .
Taking the ratio of the final charges, we get: