Question: A metal sphere on an insulating stand has a charge of 1 6 nC . A second metal sphere, also on an insulating stand, is

A metal sphere on an insulating stand has a charge of 16 nC. A second metal sphere, also on an insulating stand, is initially uncharged. The two spheres are briefly touched together. The second sphere is then grounded. After this procedure, the charge on the original sphere is
16 nC
8 nC
4 nC
0 nC
more than 16 nC
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