$Assertion :$ Hollow shaft is found to be stronger than a solid shaft made of same equal material.
$Reason :$ Torque required to produce a given twist in hollow cylinder is greater than that required to twist a solid cylinder of same length and material.
  • A
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • B
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • C
    If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
  • D
    If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
AIIMS 2016, Medium
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