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Statement-1 : Electric potential of earth is taken to be zero as a reference.
Statement-2 : The electric field produced by earth in surrounding space is zero.

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 False, Statement-2 is True.

D

Statement -1 is True, Statement-2 is False.

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  • The electric potential of earth is taken to be zero because earth is a good

    A
    insulator.
    B
    conductor.
    C
    semiconductor.
    D
    dielectric.

  • The electric potential of earth is taken to be zero because earth is a good

    A
    Insulator
    B
    conductor
    C
    semiconductor
    D
    dielectric

  • 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.

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