Assertion (A): Electric potential of the earth is taken zero. Reason (R): No electric…
Physics · Class 12 · CBSE — Electrostatic Potential & Capacitance
Assertion (A): Electric potential of the earth is taken zero.
Reason (R): No electric field exists on the earth's surface.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Answer
(C) A is true but R is false.
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