AIIMS2009Physics-Electrostatics

AIIMS 2009 Physics Electric Potential Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Assertion : Electric potential of earth is taken zero. Reason : No electric field exists on earth surface.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Electric potential of earth is taken as zero, because the capacitance of earth is taken infinite.

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