Easy Electical potential problem i cant do

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Two spherical drops of mercury, each with a charge of 1.0 nC and a surface potential of 300V, merge into a single drop. The discussion seeks to determine the potential at the surface of the new drop formed from the merger. Participants express confusion over the problem's wording and clarify the need for precise details regarding the charges and potential. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding capacitance in solving the problem. The final potential of the new drop can be calculated using principles of electrostatics.
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hey all here's my problem

two spherical drops of mercury have a charge of 1.0nC and a potential of 300V at the surface. the two drops merge to form a single drop. what is the potential at the surface of the new drop?

thx anyone for there help
 
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ELHEK said:
hey all here's my problem

two spherical drops of mercury have a charge of 1.0nC and a potential of 300V at the surface. the two drops merge to form a single drop. what is the potential at the surface of the new drop?

thx anyone for there help
The problem is not clear. Please give us the actual wording of the problem. Do they have 1.0 nC each? I am not sure what you mean by "a potential of 300V at the surface".

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Think about capacitance.
 

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