Which conductor is said to be at
a. lower potential
b. higher potential?

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a. In a neutral conductor, the number of protons and electrons is equal in number. The conductor having an excess of electrons is negatively charged and said to be at a lower potential.
Hence, the conductor having an excess of electrons is said to be at a lower potential.
b. The conductor having a deficiency of electrons is positively charged and said to be at a higher potential.
Hence, the conductor having a deficiency of electrons is said to be at higher potential.

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Which conductor is said to be at-

a) lower potential

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Which conductor is said to be ata. lower potentialb. higher potential?

Which conductor is said to be at
a. lower potential
b. higher potential?