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When a positively charged conductor is connected to the earth, then _______.

A

electrons flow from the conductor to the earth

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protons flow from the conductor to the earth

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C

electrons flow from earth to the conductor

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no charge flow occurs

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Solution

The correct option is C electrons flow from earth to the conductor
Earth acts as a ground of zero potential. So when a positively charged conductor is connected to the earth, positive charge flows into the earth and as a result, electrons flow from earth to the conductor.

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