Question

Four very large metal plates are given charges as shown in figure. The middle two are then connected through a wire. Find the charge that will flow through the wire.

A. `5Q from A to B `
B. `5Q//2 from A to B`
C. `5Q from B to A`
D. no charge will flow

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
a. Distrinution of charge before the wire is connected is shown in figure.
On connecting with the wire, `5Q and -5Q` will get neutralized. ltbrlt Hence, 5Q charge will flow from A to B.