Sphere A has a charge of

PHYSICS · Multi-part · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Electric Force Field and Potential · Electric Force Field and Potential

Problem

Sphere A has a charge of +8.0×10−9 C+8.0\times10^{-9}\,\text{C}, while identical Sphere B is initially neutral. The two spheres are touched together and then separated. Determine (i) the charge on each sphere after separation (ii) the number of electrons that moved during the contact.

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