Two metal spheres, one of radius R and the other of radius 2R, both have the same surface charge density σ. They are brought in contact and separated. What will be new surface charge densities on them?

Two metal spheres, one of radius R and the other of radius 2R, both have the same surface charge density σ. They are brought in contact and separated. What will be new surface charge densities on them?

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Section24.5: Electric Field Of A Continuous Charge Distribution

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