What is the Meaning of 0 V or 0 Potential Between Two Charges?

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The discussion centers on the concept of 0 volts (0 V) or 0 potential between two point charges, A and B. It clarifies that 0 potential can be defined arbitrarily at any point, meaning it does not indicate a specific physical state. When two charges are at the same potential, connecting them with a wire would result in no current flow. The equation Va + Vb = 0 suggests that the potentials of the two charges balance each other out at that point. Understanding these principles is crucial for grasping electrostatic potential in physics.
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What does it mean by 0 V or 0 potential between two charges?

If there are two point charges A and B. And if there is a point between them that has 0 V then why is: Va + Vb = 0?
 
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Hello Miraj! :smile:
Miraj Kayastha said:
What does it mean by 0 V or 0 potential between two charges?

(Do you mean 0 potential at a particular point between two charges?)

Not much. :redface:

0 potential is arbitrary, you can choose it to be 0 anywhere.

Or do you mean that the two charges are at the same potential? That would mean that if you connected them with a wire … nothing would happen! :wink:
If there are two point charges A and B. And if there is a point between them that has 0 V then why is: Va + Vb = 0?

I don't understand …

can you please copy the full question? :smile:​
 
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