Two identical conducting spheres P and S with charge Q on each, repel each other with a force 
. A third identical uncharged conducting sphere R is successively brought in contact with the two spheres. The new force of repulsion between P and S is:
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B
Now If 
are brought in contact then
Now If 
are brought in contact then
New force between 
is :
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