Question
Fluid Mechanics Question on Drag and Lift
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): In flow over immersed bodies, drag can be created without lift.
Reasons (R): In flow over immersed bodies, lift cannot be created without drag.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is true but (R) is false
D
(A) is false but (R) is true
Answer
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)