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Assertion : If electric field is zero at a point then electric potential also be zero at that point.
Reason : Electric field is equal to the negative gradient of potential .
Which one of the following statements is correct ?

A

Both Assertion and reason are true and reason explains assertion correctly

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true and reason does not explain assertion correctly.

C

Assertion is true but reason is false.

D

Assertion is false but reason is true.

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
D
Since `E = (-dV)/(dr)`
If E = 0 then V = constant but not necessarily equal to zero.
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