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Question

Two charged spherical conductors of radius R1 and R2 are connected by a wire. Then the ratio of surface charge densities of the spheres (σ1 /σ2 ) is

A

$\frac{R_1^2}{R_2^2}$

B

$\frac{R_1}{R_2}$

C

$\frac{R_2}{R_1}$

D

$\sqrt{(\frac{R_1}{R_2})}$

Answer

$\frac{R_2}{R_1}$

Explanation

Solution

The correct answer is option (C): $\frac{R_2}{R_1}$