Two charged spherical conductors of radius R₁ and R₂ are connected by a wire. Then the ratio of surface charge densities of the spheres (σ₁/σ₂) is:
Two charged spherical conductors of radius R₁ and R₂ are connected by a wire. Then the ratio of surface charge densities of the spheres (σ₁/σ₂) is:
Option 1 -
R₁/R₂
Option 2 -
R₂/R₁
Option 3 -
√(R₁/R₂)
Option 4 -
R₁²/R₂²
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 2
Detailed Solution:For a conducting sphere, the electric field E = σ/ε? and potential V = σR/ε?
When two spheres are connected by a wire, their potentials become equal: V? = V?
σ? R? /ε? = σ? R? /ε?
σ? R? = σ? R? ⇒ σ? /σ? = R? /R?
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