A metal sphere A of radius r₁ charged to a potential f₁ is enveloped by a thin walled conducting spherical shell B of radius r₂. Then f₂ of the sphere A after it is connected by a thin wire to the shell B will be :-

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Step 1: In electrostatic equilibrium, E = 0 inside a conductor and the conductor is an equipotential. Surface charges adjust so the boundary condition field just outside·𝐧 = σ/ε₀ is satisfied. Step 2: For connected conductors set their potentials equal; for sheets use electrostatic pressure p = ε₀E²/2 when appropriate. Step 3: Apply charge conservation and the given geometry. Final: Option A. In this specific setup, apply the calculation to: A metal sphere A of radius r₁ charged to a potential…