Two identical small spheres carry charges $Q_1$ and $Q_2$ $(Q_1 >> Q_2)$. The force between them is $F_1$. The spheres are brought into contact and then placed at the same distance. The new force between them is $F_2$. Then $F_1/F_2$ will be:

  • A
    $4Q_1/Q_2$
  • B
    $Q_1/4Q_2$
  • C
    $4Q_2/Q_1$
  • D
    $Q_2/4Q_1$

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Column $II$ corresponds to the graph of magnitude of electric field versus distance from the centre of the charge distribution in Column $I$. Match the items in Column $I$ with the corresponding graphs in Column $II$.
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$(A)$ Ring along its axis $(P)$ Graph with a peak at a distance $r > 0$
$(B)$ Uniformly charged solid sphere $(Q)$ Graph increasing linearly for $r < R$ and decreasing as $1/r^2$ for $r > R$
$(C)$ Uniformly charged spherical shell $(R)$ Graph with zero field for $r < R$ and decreasing as $1/r^2$ for $r > R$
$(D)$ Combination of charge $+Q$ and $-Q$ at the perpendicular bisector $(S)$ Graph with a maximum at the center and decreasing as $r$ increases

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