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Two spheres of radii `R_1` and `R_2` joined by a fine wire are raised to a potential V. Let the surface charge densities at these two spheres be respectively `sigma_1` and `sigma_2`. Then

A

`sigma_2=(R_1/R_2)sigma_1`

B

`sigma_2=(R_2/R_1)sigma_1`

C

`sigma_2=sigma_1`

D

`sigma_2=(R_2/R_2)^2sigma_1`

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