Spheres are connected by a long thin wire


Conducting sphere X is initially uncharged. Conducting sphere Y has twice the diameter of sphere X and initially has charge q. If the spheres are connected by a long thin wire, which of the following is true once equilibrium has been reached?

a. Sphere Y has half the charge of sphere X.

b. Sphere Y has twice the potential of sphere X.

c. Spheres X and Y have the same potential.

d. Spheres X and Y have the same charge.

e. Sphere Y has half the potential of sphere X.

Can you please explain the reasoning behind the answer?

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