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The three pairs of metal spheres below are all the same size and have different charges on their surfaces, as indicated. The pairs of spheres are brought into contact with each other. After several moments the spheres are separated. Rank from greatest to least the total amount of charge on the pairs of spheres after separation.
Ranking in terms of total amount of charge after separation.
Answer to Problem 23A
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The net charge remains the same after the contact of two charged spheres to each other as the charge is before the contact.
In pair A, the net charge is given as:
Similarly, same will happen with the other two pairs of the charged spheres. So, the net charge on pair B is
Conclusion:
Thus, the ranking from greatest to least is:
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