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STATEMENT-1 : A positively charged body...

STATEMENT-1 `:` A positively charged body, may have negative potential.
and
STATEMENT-2 `:` A positively charged body have electrons inside it.

A

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1

B

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1

C

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False

D

Statement-1 is False , Statement-2 is True

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To analyze the statements provided, we will break down each statement and discuss their validity step by step. ### Step 1: Understanding Statement 1 **Statement 1:** A positively charged body may have negative potential. - A positively charged body is one where the number of protons exceeds the number of electrons. - The electric potential (V) at a point is defined relative to a reference point, usually taken as the ground or infinity. - A positively charged body can indeed have a negative potential if it is at a lower potential than the reference point. For example, if the ground is at zero potential, and the positively charged body is at a potential of -5 volts, it is still positively charged but has a negative potential relative to the ground. **Conclusion for Statement 1:** True. ### Step 2: Understanding Statement 2 **Statement 2:** A positively charged body has electrons inside it. - A positively charged body does contain electrons; however, the number of electrons is less than the number of protons. - For instance, if a body has 50 protons and 30 electrons, it is positively charged because the positive charge from protons outweighs the negative charge from electrons. - Therefore, while the body is positively charged, it still contains electrons, just in a lesser quantity compared to protons. **Conclusion for Statement 2:** True. ### Step 3: Analyzing the Relationship Between Statements - Both statements are true, but Statement 2 does not serve as an explanation for Statement 1. - Statement 1 discusses the concept of electric potential, while Statement 2 discusses the composition of charge within the body. ### Final Conclusion - Both statements are true, but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1. ### Summary - **Statement 1:** True (A positively charged body can have negative potential.) - **Statement 2:** True (A positively charged body has fewer electrons than protons.)
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