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Two identical metallic spheres A and B of exactly equal masses are taken. Sphere A is given positive charge Q columb and B is given an equal negative charge. So initially before the charge is given. What will be the masses after the charging?

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We know from the property of equalization of charge, i.e.
Q=ne
where n: no. of electrons.
Now, After A is given positive charge Q; n number of electrons are with drawn from it. Hence it's mass will reduce by {nme} where {me : mass of electrons}.
Similarly as B is given negative charge Q; n number of electrons are given to sphere B, hence its mass will increase by nme, where me: mass of electron.


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