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We have three identical metallic spheres A, B, C. Initially sphere A is charged with charge Q, while B and C are neutral. First, sphere A is brought into contact with sphere B and then separated from it.
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We have three identical metallic spheres A, B, C. Initially sphere A is charged with charge Q, while B and C are neutral. First, sphere A is brought into contact with sphere B and then separated from it. After that, sphere A is brought into contact with sphere C and then separated from it. Finally, sphere A is brought into contact with sphere B again, and then separated from it.

How much charge ends up on sphere C? What is the total charge on the three spheres before they are allowed to touch each other? After they have touched?

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A) sphere c is left with -Q/4 charge

B) the total charge on the three spheres before they are allowed to touch each other is Q

C) the total charge on the three spheres after they are allowed to touch each other is -Q/4

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