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Two copper spheres of radii, one hollow and the other solid are charged to the same potential.

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Two copper spheres of radii, one hollow and the other solid are charged to the same potential.

  1. Which of the two will hold more charge?
  2. Can a metal sphere of radius 1 cm hold a charge of 1 C?
  3. What is your justification?
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  1. Both will hold the same charge
  2. No
  3. The capacity is small
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