Two spherical conductors $A$ and $B$ of radii $1\ mm$ and $2\  mm$ are separated by a distance of $5\ cm$ and are uniformly charged. If the spheres are connected by a conducting wire then in equilibrium condition, the ratio of the magnitude of the electric fields at the surfaces of spheres $A$ and $B$ is
  • A$4 : 1$
  • B$1:2$
  • C$2:1$
  • D$1:4$
AIEEE 2006, Medium
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