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Question
If electrons flow from the earth to a body, the body is said to have:
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The Earth is generally considered to be at a reference potential of zero. Electrons are negatively charged particles. When electrons flow from the Earth to a body, the body accumulates excess negative charge. An accumulation of negative charge on a body lowers its electric potential relative to a neutral or zero-potential reference. Therefore, the body acquires a negative potential.
Hint
Electrons carry negative charge. Consider how the accumulation of negative charge affects electric potential relative to a neutral (zero potential) reference.