Compare two different-sized, metal spherical shells; the shell has the greater capacitance:
A) smaller-radius shell.
B) larger-radius shell.
C) neither; both have the same capacitance.
D) unknown; we need to know the potential of each shell.

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The capacitance of a spherical shell is directly proportional to its radius. Therefore, a larger-radius shell has greater capacitance.

Compare Two Different-Sized, Metal Spherical Shells; the Shell Has the Greater