Flow of charge between two spheres

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When two conductive spheres of equal dimensions are connected by a wire, they quickly reach equal potential. The total charge on each sphere does not remain unchanged; instead, charge redistributes between them. The charges will ultimately be equal due to the uniqueness theorem, which states that in electrostatics, the potential is uniquely determined by the charge distribution. Therefore, after connection, both spheres will have the same amount of charge. This process illustrates fundamental principles of electrostatics and charge distribution.
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Lets say I have two spheres of equal dimensions, one charged and one uncharged. Now I connect them with a conducting wire. They will now very quickly reach equal potential. Can it be said that the total charge on each sphere remains almost unchanged?
 
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Fibo112 said:
Can it be said that the total charge on each sphere remains almost unchanged?
No.
 
Dale said:
No.
Will the total charges be equal?
 
I forgot to mention that the spheres are conductors.
 
I can see now that the equality of charges follows from the uniqueness theorem.
 
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Fibo112 said:
Will the total charges be equal?
Yes, exactly
 

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