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Two charged conducting spheres of radii a and b are connected to each other by a conducting wire. The ratio of charges of the two spheres respectively is:
Two charged conducting spheres of radii a and b are connected to each other by a conducting wire. The ratio of charges of the two spheres respectively is:
Updated On: Mar 22, 2025
- \(\sqrt{ab}\)
- ab
- \(\frac{a}{b}\)
- \(\frac{b}{a}\)
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The potential at the surface of a conducting sphere is given by:
\( V = \frac{Kq}{r} \).
Since the two spheres are connected, their potentials will be the same:
\[ \frac{Kq_1}{a} = \frac{Kq_2}{b}. \]
Simplifying:
\[ \frac{q_1}{q_2} = \frac{a}{b}. \]
Final Answer: \( \frac{a}{b} \).
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