A conducting sphere of radius R carrying charge Q lies inside an uncharged conducting shell of radius 2R. If they are joined by a metal wire, the amount of heat that will be produced is:
A
1 / (4πε₀) * Q² / 4R
B
1 / (4πε₀) * Q² / 2R
C
1 / (4πε₀) * Q² / R
D
1 / (4πε₀) * Q² / 3R

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A conducting sphere of radius R carrying charge Q lies inside an uncharged conducting shell of radius 2R. If they are joined by a metal wire, the amount of heat that will be produced is:

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1 / (4πε₀) * Q² / 4R

Answer

1 / (4πε₀) * Q² / 2R

Answer

1 / (4πε₀) * Q² / R

Answer

1 / (4πε₀) * Q² / 3R

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