Two spherical conductors are separated by a distance much larger than either of their radii. Sphere A has a radius of 26.5 cm and a net charge of –68.3 nC, whereas sphere B, which is initially neutral, has a radius of 89.4 cm. The two spheres are then connected by a thin metal wire. What is the charge on sphere B after equilibrium has been reached? charge on sphere B: nC

Two spherical conductors are separated by a distance much larger than either of their radii. Sphere A has a radius of 26.5 cm and a net charge of –68.3 nC, whereas sphere B, which is initially neutral, has a radius of 89.4 cm. The two spheres are then connected by a thin metal wire. What is the charge on sphere B after equilibrium has been reached? charge on sphere B: nC

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Two spherical conductors are separated by a distance much larger than either of their radii. Sphere A has a radius of
26.5 cm and a net charge of –68.3 nC, whereas sphere B, which is initially neutral, has a radius of 89.4 cm. The two
spheres are then connected by a thin metal wire. What is the charge on sphere B after equilibrium has been reached?
charge on sphere B:
nC

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