Q.

A solid conducting sphere of radius 10 cm is enclosed by a thin metallic shell of radius 20 cm. A charge q=20μC is given to the inner sphere. Find the heat generated in the process when the inner sphere is connected to the shell by a conducting wire.

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a

zero

b

24 J

c

9 J

d

12 J

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

On connecting, the entire amount of charge will shift to the outer sphere. Heat generated is 

UiUf=q28πε0R1q28πε0R2

=(20×106)×9×1092[10.1010.20]=9J

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A solid conducting sphere of radius 10 cm is enclosed by a thin metallic shell of radius 20 cm. A charge q=20 μC is given to the inner sphere. Find the heat generated in the process when the inner sphere is connected to the shell by a conducting wire.