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Charge `q` on a small conducting sphere `S_(1)` is placed inside a large hollow metallic sphere `S_(2)` having a charge `Q` as shown in figure. The sphere is connected to shell by a conducting wire. The charge on `S_(1)` will then be

A

`Q - q`

B

`(qQ)/(2)`

C

`((Q + q))/(2)`

D

Zero

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