$Assertion$ : The position of centre of mass of a body depends upon shape and size of the body.
$Reason$ : Centre of mass of a body lies always at the centre of the body.
$Assertion$ : The position of centre of mass of a body depends upon shape and size of the body.
$Reason$ : Centre of mass of a body lies always at the centre of the body.
- [AIIMS 2009]
- 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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