Two conducting shells of radius $a$ and $b$ are connected by a conducting wire as shown in the figure. The larger shell is grounded. The capacitance of the system is:

  • A
    $4 \pi \varepsilon_0 \frac{a b}{b-a}$
  • B
    $4 \pi \varepsilon_0(a+b)$
  • C
    $0$
  • D
    infinite

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