Physics

Physics

Problem

A metal sphere of radius 4.0 cm is isolated in space and initially carries a charge of +8.0 nC. It is then briefly connected to Earth (ground) with a conducting wire, after which the wire is removed. How much charge remains on the sphere? a) +8 nC+8\,\text{nC} b) An amount that depends on the sphere’s radius\text{An amount that depends on the sphere’s radius} c) 0 nC0\,\text{nC} d) −8 nC-8\,\text{nC}

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