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A positively charged conductor

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Is always at +ve potential

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Is always at zero potential

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C

Is always at negative potential

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May be at +ve, zero or -ve potential

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Solution

The correct option is D May be at +ve, zero or -ve potential
May be at positive, zero or negative potential, it is according to the way one defines the zero potential.

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