Conducting sphere is initially uncharged

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Problem

137. Conducting sphere

X

is initially uncharged. Conducting sphere

Y

has twice the diameter of sphere

X

and initially has charge

q

. If the spheres are connected by a long thin wire, which of the following is true once equilibrium has been reached? (A) Sphere

Y

has half the potential of sphere

X

. (B) Spheres

X

and

Y

have the same potential. (C) Sphere

Y

has half the charge of sphere

X

. (D) Spheres

X

and

Y

have the same charge.