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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 19 Objective Question
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The earth is taken to be at a potential of?
Options
A a very low value
B an infinite value
C a very high value
D zero value
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

By convention, the earth is defined as the reference point of zero electric potential, against which all other potentials are measured.

Hint

This is a standard convention in electrostatics: what value is the earth's potential defined as?

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Course: PHY 102
Topic: Test Compilation PHY 102 19
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1215 of 1819
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