Two conducting shells of radius $a$ and $b$ are connected by conducting wire as shown in figure. The capacity of system is :

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  • A

    $4 \pi \varepsilon_0 \frac{a b}{b-a}$

  • B

    $4 \pi \varepsilon_0(a+b)$

  • C

    $zero$

  • D

    infinite

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