Assertion $(A)$: $A$ helium-filled balloon does not rise indefinitely in the air but halts after a certain height.
Reason $(R)$: Viscosity opposes the motion of the balloon. Choose any one of the following four responses:

  • A
    If both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$.
  • B
    If both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$.
  • C
    If $(A)$ is true but $(R)$ is false.
  • D
    If $(A)$ is false but $(R)$ is true.

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