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Finally, sphere #3 is removed. In this final state A) spheres #1 and #2 are still uncharged.
B) sphere #1 carries positive charge and #2 carries negative charge.
C) sphere #1 carries negative charge and #2 carries positive charge.
D) spheres #1 and #2 both carry positive charge.
E) spheres #1 and #2 both carry negative charge.


B

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