Consider three identical conducting spheres (L,M,R) with initial charges +5Q, -3Q, and zero. Switches A and B are then closed. Which of the following is the correct charge distribution at the electrostatic equilibrium? Explain answer. A. 5Q/2; 2Q/3; -Q  B. 2Q/3; 2Q/3; 2/3Q C. 5Q; -2Q/3, -3Q/2  D. 5Q, -3Q, Zero

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Consider three identical conducting spheres (L,M,R) with initial charges +5Q, -3Q, and zero. Switches A and B are then closed. Which of the following is the correct charge distribution at the electrostatic equilibrium? Explain answer.

A. 5Q/2; 2Q/3; -Q 
B. 2Q/3; 2Q/3; 2/3Q
C. 5Q; -2Q/3, -3Q/2 
D. 5Q, -3Q, Zero  

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