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Unit 10: Conductors and Capacitors

Quick questions on Redistribution of charge between conductors - AP Physics C E&M Unit 10

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What is q1?
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Two identical conducting spheres carry +8+8 nC and +2+2 nC. They are connected by a wire. Find the final charge on each.
What is q2?
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State which has the larger surface charge density after connection: a small sphere or a large one. [1 point]

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