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Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance — Physics STD 12 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 SciencePhysicsElectrostatic Potential and Capacitance1 Mark
Question
For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
  1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true, but R is false.
  4. A is false, and R is also false.
Assertion (A): Electric potential of the earth is zero.
Reason (R): The electric field due to the earth is zero.
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Answer

  1. A is true, but R is false.
Explanation:
Earth is a good conductor of very large size. When some small charge is given to earth, its potential does not change. Hence potential of earth is assumed to be zero. It is just like sea level which does not alter materially when water is added to it or removed from it. Thus, the potential of all other bodies are measured with reference to the earth. Forth is, if the connection of a charged body to the ground by a metallic conductor would cause electrons to flow to that body from ground, the body is at positive potential. Conversely, is also true. ln either case the conductor is neutralized and brought to zero potential. ln fact the atmosphere does possess significant electric field.

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