1. Three spherical conductors of equal size have charges 1, 1/2, and -1/2 deposited on them, respectively.

a) All three conductors are brought into contact simultaneously. What is the total charge in the entire system?

b) The conductors with charge q and q/2 are brought in contact and then pulled apart. One of these conductors is then brought into contact with the third conductor, and the two are finally pulled apart again. What is the final charge on each conductor, and what is the total charge in the entire system?

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a When all three conductors are brought into contact simultaneously charge transfer will occur until ... View the full answer