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Eight identical conducting droplets, each of radius r and potential 1 V, are combined to form a single large drop. What is the potential (in V) of the large drop?

  1. 1 V
  2. 2 V
  3. 4 V
  4. 8 V

Correct answer: 4 V

Solution

8 small drops merge: total volume conserved gives R = 8^(1/3) * r = 2r. Total charge Q = 8q. Potential of big drop = kQ/R = k(8q)/(2r) = 4(kq/r) = 4 x 1 = 4 V.

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