Four very large metal plates are given the charges as shown in the figure. The middle two plates are then connected through a wire. Find the charge that will flow through the wire.

  • A
    $5Q$ from $A$ to $B$
  • B
    $5Q/2$ from $A$ to $B$
  • C
    $5Q$ from $B$ to $A$
  • D
    No charge will flow

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