Two identical metal spheres are isolated in deep space

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Electric Charges and Fields · Electric Charges and Fields

Problem

Two identical metal spheres are isolated in deep space. Sphere A carries a charge of +6 µC, and sphere B carries a charge of −2 µC. After they are briefly touched together and then separated, each sphere is found to have a charge of +2 µC. Explain, in words, why both spheres end up with equal positive charge.

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