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Physics Question on work, energy and power

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion (A) : There is no loss in energy in elastic collision.

Reason (R) : Linear momentum is conserved in elastic collision.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

A

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

B

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

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false

Answer

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

Explanation

Solution

Answer (b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

Assertion : There is no loss in energy in elastic collision. (Correct)

Reason : Linear momentum is conserved in elastic collision. (True but not correct explanation)