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AP Physics C: E&M
10.2 Redistribution of Charge between Conductors
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Two isolated conducting spheres with initial charges.
Two isolated conducting spheres with initial charges.
Two identical, isolated conducting spheres, A and B, carry initial charges of \(+4Q\) and \(-2Q\), respectively. The spheres are brought into brief physical contact and then separated. Which of the following correctly gives the final charge on each sphere and the direction of net electron transfer while they were in contact?

ChoiceFinal Charge on Each SphereDirection of Net Electron Transfer
A\(+2Q\)From Sphere B to Sphere A
B\(+Q\)From Sphere B to Sphere A
C\(+Q\)From Sphere A to Sphere B
D\(+2Q\)From Sphere A to Sphere B

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