Op Amp Q: Will Vout Go to Zero When Inverting Input is Greater?

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When the inverting input of an op-amp is greater than the non-inverting input, the output (Vout) will move towards the negative supply voltage but will not reach zero. There is typically a small voltage difference, often one or two volts, between the output and the negative supply. This behavior is influenced by the feedback configuration, whether negative or positive. Op-amps are designed with both positive and negative supply voltages, which limits the output range. Therefore, Vout will not equal zero under these conditions.
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Hello. I have a very quick op amp question. I'm trying to understand an omp amp. My question is will vout of an op amp go to zero if the inverting input is greater than the non inverting input ( even if there's a negative/positive feedback)?
 
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Opamps normally have a positive and a negative supply.

If the inverting input is greater than the non inverting input then the output will go towards the negative supply voltage, but usually it can't be exactly the same as the negative supply.
There is always a volt or two difference between the output and the negative supply.

Similarly, the output cannot be the same as the positive supply either.
 
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