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Two identical metal spheres A and B are connected by a plastic rod. Both are initially neutral. 9.80×10^12 electrons are added to sphere A, then the connecting rod is removed.

Afterward, what is the charge of A in nC?

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The number of electrons are given to a sphere and to calculate charge on it and on the other sphere attached by a plastic rod.

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