Electrostatics Question 18

Question 18 - 31 January - Shift 2

Considering a group of positive charges, which of the following statements is correct?

(1) Net potential of the system cannot be zero at a point but net electric field can be zero at that point.

(2) Net potential of the system at a point can be zero but net electric field can’t be zero at that point.

(3) Both the net potential and the net field can be zero at a point.

(4) Both the net potential and the net electric field cannot be zero at a point.

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Answer: (1)