Three identical conducting spheres denoted as X, Y, and Z are separated in space. They have initial net charges of −2Q, −3Q, and 5Q, respectively. Sphere Z is touched to X and separated, then touched to Y and separated. Upon reaching electrostatic equilibrium, what is the final net charge of Y

Three identical conducting spheres denoted as X, Y, and Z are separated in space. They have initial net charges of −2Q, −3Q, and 5Q, respectively. Sphere Z is touched to X and separated, then touched to Y and separated. Upon reaching electrostatic equilibrium, what is the final net charge of Y

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Problem 43PQ: Charges A, B, and C are arranged in the xy plane with qA = 5.60 C, qB = 4.00 C, and qC = 2.30 /C...

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