Can a body have a charge and still be at zero potential?

Yes, always

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Yes, but not always

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Never

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Depends upon the nature of the charge

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Solution

The correct option is A Yes, always
Yes it can always happen, because ATQ, $V = 0$ but $ϕ = 0$ , the condition is applicable when the object is grounded, then the potential of the object is zero but not the charge of the object. Hence it is possible & has very wide application.

$\Rightarrow$ Option (A) is the correct answer.

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