Physics

Problem

Two identical small conducting spheres X and Y initially carry charges of

+6.0\,\mu\text{C}

and

+2.0\,\mu\text{C}

, respectively. They are connected by a thin conducting wire, allowed to reach equilibrium, and then disconnected. Which of the following best describes the charge transfer that occurred? (Use

e = 1.6\times10^{-19}\,\text{C}

.) a) Approximately

2.5\times10^{13}

electrons moved from Y to X b) Approximately

1.3\times10^{13}

electrons moved from X to Y c) Approximately

1.3\times10^{13}

electrons moved from Y to X d) Approximately

5.0\times10^{12}

electrons moved from Y to X

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