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(A ): The surface densities of two spherical conductors of different radii are equal. Then the electric field intensities near their surface are also equal.
(R ): Surface density is equal to charge per unit area.

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Both .A. and .R. are true and .R. is the correct explanation of .A.

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Both .A. and .R. are tru and .R. is not the correct explanation of .A.

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A. is true and .R. is false

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A. is false and .R. is true

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the statements given: **Statement (A)**: The surface densities of two spherical conductors of different radii are equal. Then the electric field intensities near their surface are also equal. **Statement (R)**: Surface density is equal to charge per unit area. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Surface Charge Density**: - Surface charge density (σ) is defined as the charge (Q) per unit area (A) on the surface of a conductor. - Mathematically, it is expressed as: \[ \sigma = \frac{Q}{A} \] 2. **Electric Field Due to a Charged Sphere**: - For a spherical conductor, the electric field (E) just outside its surface can be derived from Gauss's law. The electric field intensity near the surface of a charged sphere is given by: \[ E = \frac{1}{4\pi \epsilon_0} \cdot \frac{Q}{r^2} \] - Here, \( r \) is the radius of the sphere. 3. **Relating Surface Charge Density to Electric Field**: - The electric field just outside the surface can also be expressed in terms of surface charge density: \[ E = \frac{\sigma}{\epsilon_0} \] - Therefore, if the surface charge densities of two spheres are equal (σ1 = σ2), the electric fields near their surfaces can be expressed as: \[ E_1 = \frac{\sigma_1}{\epsilon_0} \quad \text{and} \quad E_2 = \frac{\sigma_2}{\epsilon_0} \] 4. **Comparing Electric Fields**: - If σ1 = σ2, then: \[ E_1 = E_2 \] - Thus, the electric fields near the surfaces of the two spherical conductors are equal. 5. **Conclusion for Statement (A)**: - Since the electric fields near the surfaces of the two spherical conductors are equal when their surface charge densities are equal, Statement (A) is **True**. 6. **Analyzing Statement (R)**: - The statement (R) claims that surface density is equal to charge per unit area, which is indeed correct as per the definition of surface charge density (σ = Q/A). - Therefore, Statement (R) is also **True**. ### Final Assessment: - Since both statements (A) and (R) are true, the correct answer is that both statements are true.
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