Two metal spheres of radii 
and 
are given a charge of 
and respectively. They are then connected by a wire. The final charge on the first sphere is
.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
The situation is as shown in the figure.
When they are connected by a wire the charge flows and both the spheres attain the common potential which is given by
Final charge on the first sphere is
Here,
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