MCQ
A conductor with a positive charge
  • A
    Is always at $ + \,ve$ potential
  • B
    Is always at zero potential
  • C
    Is always at negative potential
  • May be at $ + \,ve$, zero or $ - ve$ potential

Answer

Correct option: D.
May be at $ + \,ve$, zero or $ - ve$ potential
d
(d) May be at positive, zero or negative potential, it is according to the way one defines the zero potential.

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