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Physics Electrostatics Potential & Capacitance Charge and Coulombs Law MCQ (Single Correct)

Consider two conducting spheres of radii and with If the two are at the same potential, and the larger sphere has more charge than the smaller sphere, then.

A
The charge density of smaller sphere is less than that of larger sphere.
B
The charge density6 of smaller sphere is more than that of larger sphere.
C
Both spheres may have same charge density.
D
None of these.

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The correct answer is:
B

Here,

or

Given,

Larger sphere has more charge than the smaller sphere.

Now charge densities,

and

or (using (i)a)

As therefore

Charge density of smaller sphere is more than the charge density of larger sphere.

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