Force of attraction between two point charges 
and – Q separated by 
is 
. When these charges are placed on two identical spheres of radius 
whose centers are 
apart, the force of attraction between them is
A
Greater than 
B
Equal to 
C
Less than 
D
Less than 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Separation between the spheres is not too large as compared to their radius so due to induction effect redistribution of charge takes place. Hence effective charge separation decreases so force increases.
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