$A$ conducting sphere of radius $R$ carrying a charge $q$ is joined by a conducting wire to a conducting sphere of radius $2R$ carrying a charge $-2q$. The charge flowing between them will be:

  • A
    $\frac{q}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{2q}{3}$
  • C
    $q$
  • D
    $\frac{4q}{3}$

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