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1 month ago
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A charge is placed on a spherical conductor of radius r1. This sphere is then connected to a distant sphere of radius r2 (not eq

ual to r1) by a conducting wire. After the charges on the spheres are in equilibrium:__________.
1. the electric fields at the surfaces of the two spheres are equal.
2. the amount of charge on each sphere is q/2.
3. both spheres are at the same potential. the potentials are in the ratio V2/V1 = q2/q1.
4. the potentials are in the ratio V2/V1 = r2/r1 .
Physics
1 answer:
kicyunya [3.2K]1 month ago
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Answer:

Selection 3 indicates that both spheres maintain an equal potential.

Explanation:

To clarify, let's fill in the gaps from the previous query;

" When a charge is introduced on a spherical conductor with radius r1, and this sphere is subsequently linked to a distant sphere of radius r2 (which differs from r1) via a conductive wire. Once equilibrium is achieved, BOTH SPHERES ASSUME THE SAME POTENTIAL"

The reasoning behind both spheres exhibiting the same potential after charge equilibrium is as follows:

=> The described scenario involves a charged sphere, let's say X, being connected to another charged sphere, Y with a conductive wire. This setup will facilitate the movement of charges (initially unequal in potential) from X to Y and vice versa until both spheres reach the same potential.

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