Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321740904
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Chapter 29 - Potential and Field - Conceptual Questions - Page 861: 7

Answer

$\rm Equal.$

Work Step by Step

The whole conductor is charged and the whole conductor is in electrostatic equilibrium. This means that the whole conductor is at the same potential. So the electric potential of the leaf is equal to the potential of the post. Hence, the answer is $\bf Equal$.
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