JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - 2. Electric potential and capacitance
Considering a group of positive charges, which of the following statements is correct?
- A Net potential of the system cannot be zero at a point but net electric field can be zero at that point.
- B Net potential of the system at a point can be zero but net electric field can't be zero at that point.
- C Both the net potential and the net field can be zero at a point.
- D Both the net potential and the net electric field cannot be zero at a point.
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(A) Net potential of the system cannot be zero at a point but net electric field can be zero at that point.
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