Laws Of Motion Question 8
Assertion: If the net external force on the body is zero, then its acceleration is zero. Reason: Acceleration is directly proportional to the net external force.
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 are both false.
E) If assertion is false but reason is true.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
According to Newton’s second law Acceleration = $ \frac{Force}{Mass} $ i.e. if net external force on the body is zero then acceleration will be zero