Question
When a negatively charged conductor is connected to earth

Answer

(d) Electrons flow from the conductor to the earth
Explanation: After earthing a positively charged conductor electrons flow from earth to conductor and if a negatively charged conductor is earthed then electrons flows from conductor to earth.
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