Two spherical conductors $A$ and $B$ of radii $R_1$ and $R_2$ are charged to the same potential and placed at a distance $d$ apart. If these spheres are connected by a conducting wire,what is the ratio of the magnitudes of the electric fields at the surfaces of $A$ and $B$ in the equilibrium state?

  • A
    $R_1 / R_2$
  • B
    $R_2 / R_1$
  • C
    $R_1^2 / R_2^2$
  • D
    $R_2^2 / R_1^2$

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