Two conducting spheres of radii $5\, cm$ and $10\, cm$ are given a charge of $15\,\mu C$ each. After the two spheres are joined by a conducting wire, the charge on the smaller sphere is.......$\mu C$

  • A

    $5$

  • B

    $10$

  • C

    $15$

  • D

    $20$

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