$Assertion :$ $A$ brass tumbler feels much colder than a wooden tray on a chilly day.
$Reason :$ The thermal conductivity of brass is more than the thermal conductivity of wood.

  • 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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