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Charge Redistribution Between Conducting Spheres

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Two identical conducting spheres, A and B, each with radius R, are separated by a large distance. Sphere A has an initial charge of -3Q, and sphere B has an initial charge of -Q. If the spheres are connected by a thin conducting wire and allowed to reach electrostatic equilibrium, what is the final charge on sphere A?

A

-2.5Q

B

-3Q

C

-2Q

D

-1.5Q

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