Two metal spheres have radii of $20\, cm$ and $10\, cm$ respectively, and each sphere carries a charge of $150\, \mu C$. After connecting them with a conducting wire, the common potential on them will be:

  • A
    $9 \times 10^6\, V$
  • B
    $4.5 \times 10^6\, V$
  • C
    $1.8 \times 10^7\, V$
  • D
    $13.5 \times 10^6\, V$

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