An isolated metal sphere of radius 5.0 cm carries a net charge of +4.0 µC

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism · Conductors and Capacitors · Conductors and Capacitors

Problem

An isolated metal sphere of radius 5.0 cm carries a net charge of +4.0 µC. The sphere is momentarily connected to Earth (0 V) with a conducting wire and the wire is then removed. Determine the final charge on the sphere.

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