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 :
A
$\frac{R_1}{R_2}$
B
$\frac{R_2}{R_1}$
C
$\sqrt{\frac{R_1}{R_2}}$
D
$\frac{R_1^2}{R_2^2}$

Question

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 :

Accepted Answer

$ \frac{R_2}{R_1} $

Answer

$ \frac{R_1}{R_2} $

Answer

$ \sqrt{\frac{R_1}{R_2}} $

Answer

$ \frac{R_1^2}{R_2^2} $

NEET 2021 Physics Charge Distribution on Conductors MCQ Question