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Two conducting spheres of radii `6 km` and `12 km` each, having the same charge `3xx10^(-8)C`, are kept very far apart. If the spheres are connected to each other by a conductiong wire, find
i. the direction and amount of charge transferred and
ii. final potential each sphere.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will analyze the situation involving the two conducting spheres and calculate the required values. ### Step 1: Identify the initial conditions We have two conducting spheres: - Sphere 1 (radius \( r_1 = 6 \, \text{km} = 6000 \, \text{m} \)) - Sphere 2 (radius \( r_2 = 12 \, \text{km} = 12000 \, \text{m} \)) Both spheres have the same charge: ...
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