$Assertion$ : A rocket moves forward by pushing the surrounding air backwards.

$Reason$ : It derives the necessary thrust to move forward according to Newton’s third law of motion

  • [AIIMS 2001]
  • 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.

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