Two spherical conductors $B$ and $C$ having equal radii and carrying equal charges in them repel each other with a force $F$ when kept apart at some distance. A third spherical conductor having same radius as that of $B$ but uncharged is brought in contact with $B$, then brought in contact with $C$ and finally removed away from both. The new force of repulsion between $B$ and $C$ is

  • [AIEEE 2004]
  • A

    $F/4$

  • B

    $3F/4$

  • C

    $F/8$

  • D

    $3F/8$

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