Optics Question 41

Assertion : The speed of light in a rarer medium is greater than that in a denser medium Reason : One light year equals to $9.46 × 10^{12}$ km

[AIIMS 1999]

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.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

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