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Statement I : For practical purpose, the potential of the earth is used as a reference, and is assumed to be the zero of potential in electrical circuits.
Statement II : The electrical potential ofa sphere of radius R, with charge Q uniformly distributed on its surface is given by `Q/(4 pi epsilon_(0)R)`.

A

Statement I is true, statement II is true, statement II is a correct explanation for statement I.

B

Statement I is true, statement II is true, statement II is not a correct explanation for statement I.

C

Statement I is true, statement II is false

D

Statement I is false, statement II is true

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