AIIMS 2009 Physics Electric Potential Assertion Reason Question
Assertion : Electric potential of earth is taken zero. Reason : No electric field exists on earth surface.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
If assertion is true but reason is false
If both assertion and reason are false
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Electric potential of earth is taken as zero, because the capacitance of earth is taken infinite.
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