Why Is Earth's Potential Set to Zero?

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Hi all
I want to know that why Earth potential is set to zero? what is the reason?
 

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samieee said:
Hi all
I want to know that why Earth potential is set to zero? what is the reason?
Because it is convenient to do so.
 
samieee said:
Hi all
I want to know that why Earth potential is set to zero? what is the reason?
Hello samieee
In what expertise? Do you mean gravity and if so at sealevel?
greetings Janm
 

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