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A metal sphere of radius `r_(1)` charges to a potential `V_(1)` is then placed in a thin-walled uncharged conducting spherical shell of radius `r_(2)`. Determine the potential acquired by the spherical shell after it has been connected for a short time to the sphere by a conductor.

A

`V_(1)(a)/(b)`

B

`V_(1)(b)/(a)`

C

`(V_(1)(a+b))/(b)`

D

`(V_(1)a)/(a+b)`

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