Physics, asked by mondalhashir, 1 month ago

Why the potential of earth is zero?

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Answered by kishandevganiya8

Explanation:

We take potential at the surface of earth as reference and is defined as zero. By convection, electrostatic potential of earth is taken to be zero. It is considered that earth is a storehouse of infinite negative charges. So, ,most points are at a positive potential w.r.t it.

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