Two Conducting Spheres Are Far Apart

Multiple Choice

Two conducting spheres are far apart. The smaller sphere carries a total charge of Q. The larger sphere has a radius that is twice that of the smaller and is neutral. After the two spheres are connected by a conducting wire, the charges on the smaller and larger spheres, respectively, are:

A) Q/2 and Q/2
B) Q/3 and 2Q/3
C) 2Q/3 and Q/3
D) zero and Q
E) 2Q and -Q