Considering a group of positive charges, which of the following statements is correct?
  • A
    Net potential of the system cannot be zero at a point but net electric field can be zero at that point.
  • B
    Net potential of the system at a point can be zero but net electric field can't be zero at that point.
  • C
    Both the net potential and the net field can be zero at a point.
  • D
    Both the net potential and the net electric field cannot be zero at a point.
JEE MAIN 2023, Medium
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