Current Electricity Charging Discharging Of Capacitors Question 14

Question: Assertion : Electric appliances with metallic body; e.g. heaters, presses etc, have three pin connections, whereas an electric bulb has a two pin connection. [AIIMS 1996] Reason : Three pin connections reduce heating of connecting cables.

Options:

A) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C) If assertion is true but reason is false.

D) If the assertion and reason both are false.

E) If assertion is false but reason is true.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

The electrical appliances with metallic body like heater, press etc. have three pin connections. Two pins are for supply line and third pin is for earth connection for safety purposes.