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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