Two spherical conductors $B$ and $C$ having equal radii and carrying equal charges in  them repel each other with a force $F$ when kept apart at some some distance. $A$ third  spherical conductor having same radius as that of $B$ but uncharged, is brought in contact with $B$, then brought in contact with $C$ and finally removed away from both.  The new force of repulsion between $B$ and $C$ is-

  • A

    $\frac{F}{4}$

  • B

    $\frac{3F}{4}$

  • C

    $\frac{F}{8}$

  • D

    $\frac{3F}{8}$

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