JEE Main20246 Apr 2024Evening ShiftPhysicsElectrostaticsActual
Two identical conducting spheres P and S with charge Q on each, repel each other with a force 16 ~N . A third identical uncharged conducting sphere R is successively brought in contact with the two spheres. The new force of repulsion between P and S is :
Options
- A1 ~N
- B6 ~N
- C12 ~N
- D4 ~N
Correct answer
B. 6 ~N
Step-by-step solution
aligned & F_ P S Q^2 & F_ P S =16 ~N aligned Now If P ~ &~ R are brought in contact then Now If S & R are brought in contact then New force between P ~ &~ S is : aligned & F _ PS Q 2 3 Q 4 & ~F _ PS 3 Q ^2 8 = 3 8 16=6 ~N aligned