When a charged conductor is placed near another conductor (which is connected to the ground), its potential :
always increases.
always decreases.
remains the same.
may increase or decrease.
A
always decreases.
B
may increase or decrease.
C
remains the same.
D
always increases.
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When a charged conductor is placed near the grounding system, due to induction of charge on the grounded conductor, there is always a drop in the potential.
Because of the connection of conductor with the ground, its potential must be zero but when a charged conductor is placed near it then due to induction of charge replacement occurs inside the grounded conductor.
Hence, a potential difference is created inside of it but it's potential must be equal to zero always because it is grounded.
∴ A fall in potential occurs to equalize the potential up to ground because its potential always will be dropped.
So, (B) is the correct option.
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