kqA/R+kqB/2R=2V ...(1)
kqA/2R+kqB/2R=(3/2)V
Solving the equations,
qA/qB=1/2.
After B is earthed,potential of B becomes zero.
Va=Vc and Va>Vb
q'B=-q'A=-qA
or q'A/q'B=-1
Va-Vb=kqA/2R
Substituting qB=2qA,we get kqA/2R=V/2
VA-VB=V/2
VB=0 since VA=V/2.
hence,correct options are a,d.
- Akash Anand Good work.Upvote·0· Reply ·2013-02-20 23:12:29