You mean with non zero net charge?ehild said:
Simple example: hollow conducting sphere with a charge Q at the center, so a mirror charge of -Q on the inside. If it's neutral there is +Q on the outside. If the outside is then grounded,, the +Q flows away. The outside is at zero potential, but the shell has net charge -Q.gracy said:
Being at zero potential means that an object or point does not have a difference in electrical potential energy compared to its surroundings. This means that there is no net flow of electric charges in or out of the object or point.
Zero potential is achieved when the electric potential difference between two points is zero. This can be achieved by connecting the two points with a conductor, which allows for the flow of electric charges and equalizes the potential difference.
Being at zero potential means that there is no potential energy associated with the object or point. This can have implications in various fields, such as electrical engineering, where zero potential is necessary for proper functioning of circuits and devices.
No, an object or point cannot always be at zero potential. For example, in an electrical circuit, there will always be some potential difference between different points, even if it is very small. However, it is possible to achieve zero potential at specific points for specific purposes.
Zero potential is closely related to electric fields. In fact, electric fields are created by a difference in electric potential between two points. At zero potential, there is no electric field present. Similarly, a point at zero potential will not experience any force due to electric fields.