Two metallic spheres of radii $a$ and $b$ are placed far away from each other and are connected by a thin conducting wire. The total charge on them is $Q$. Calculate the potential of each sphere.

  • A
    $\frac{k Q}{a-b}$
  • B
    $k Q \left(\frac{b}{a}\right)$
  • C
    $\frac{k Q}{a+b}$
  • D
    $k Q \left(\frac{a}{b}\right)$

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