Four identical metallic objects carry the following charges: +1.6, +6.2, -4.8, and 9 .c. The object are brought simultaneously into contact , so that each touches the others. Then they are seperated. (a) what is the final charge on each object?

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Junaid Mirza
May 21, 2018

#+3"C"#

Explanation:

Resultant charge#= +1.6"C" +6.2"C" -4.8"C" + 9"C" = +12"C"#

When they’re brought in contact charges are equally distributed. So, charge on each object after separation is

#"Q" = "+12C"/4 = +"3C"#

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