Question

Two identical conductors have charge -1.8 C and 5.5 C on them, respectively. They are connected by a conducting wire for a short period of time and then disconnected. What is the net charge on each of the conductors after the interaction? g

Answer 1

Answer: 1.85 C

Explanation:

Given

charges on the conductors are $-1.8\ C$ and $5.5\ C$

They are connected by a conducting wire for a short period of time and then disconnected. During this time charge flow from the wire and net charge becomes $5.5-1.8=3.7\ C$

This charge will be equally distribute among the two conductors i.e. 1.85 C on each conductor.