If two identical conducting spheres are in contact, any excess charge will be ev
ID: 252092 • Letter: I
Question
If two identical conducting spheres are in contact, any excess charge will be evenly distributed between the two. Three identical metal spheres are labeled A, B, and C. Initially, A has charge q, B has charge q/2, and C is uncharged.Part A What is the final charge on each sphere if C is touched to B, removed, and then touched to A? Express your answers in terms of q. Enter your answers separated by commas.Part B Starting again from the initial conditions, what is the charge on each sphere if C is touched to A, removed, and then touched to B? Express your answers in terms of q. Enter your answers separated by commas.
Explanation / Answer
a) 3q/8 , -q/4 , 3q/8
b) q/2 , 0 , 0