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A metal sphere A of radius 'a' is charged to potential V. What will be its potential if it is enclosed by a spherical conducting shell B of radius 'b' and the two are connected by a wire.

A

`(a^(2))/(b) (V)`

B

`(b)/(a) (V)`

C

`(a)/(b)(V)`

D

`(ab)/(V)`

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