Question

Assertion  : Amongst alpha, beta and gamma rays, a-particle has maximum penetrating power.

Reason      : The alpha particle is heavier than beta and gamma rays.

(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.

Answer

(d) If the assertion and reason both are false.

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