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Conducting body is connected to Earth, a point charge (Q) is at distance r from point C, potential at point C is

A

\frac{k Q}{r}

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zero

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\frac{K q}{2 r}

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\frac{K Q}{3 r}

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Solution

The correct option is B zero
If conductor is connected to earth, then potential is zero at all points of conductor.

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