Statement -I: For practical purposes, the earth is used as a reference at zero potential in electrical circuits. And
Statement -II: The electrical potential of a sphere of radius R with charge Q uniformly distributed on the surface is given by 
.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Statement-I is true by information
Statement-II is true by formula. But statement-2 is not the explanation of 1 correct explanation is the very large size of earth.
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
Assume that an electric field exists in space. Then the potential difference V A – V O , where V O…
A long cylindrical shell carries positive surface charge σ in the upper half and negative surface c…
An electric dipole has a fixed dipole moment , which makes angle θ with respect to x-axis. When su…
<p>Three concentric metal shells A, B and C of respective radii a, b and c (a < b < c) have s…
Assume that an electric field exists in space. Then the potential difference V A – V O , where V O…
An electric dipole has a fixed dipole moment , which makes angle θ with respect to x-axis. When su…