How Does a Connecting Wire Affect Electric Fields Between Two Charged Spheres?

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The discussion centers on the effect of a connecting wire on the electric fields between two charged conducting spheres. When connected, the wire allows charge to redistribute between the spheres until they reach the same electric potential. Initially, the electric field of each sphere is given by the formula Q/4π(ε₀)R². As charge moves through the wire, the system reaches equilibrium, resulting in balanced charges on both spheres. Ultimately, the potential across both spheres becomes equal once the charges stop moving.
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Not sure which equations, pretty sure anything goes for find e fields like guass. I'm not even sure of the behavior of the system. Two conducting spheres with a charge on them, the field of each one just be Q/4pi(eps_0)R^2; but there's a wire attaching them?
 
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The conducting wire allows for charge to move from one sphere to another. Eventually things will balance out and the charges stop moving. When this happens what can you say about the potential?
 
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