$Assertion$ : On a rainy day it is difficult to drive a car or bus at high speed.
$Reason$ : The value of coefficient of friction is lowered due to wetting of the surface
  • 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 1999, Easy
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