Assertion $(A) :$ Physical relations involving addition and subtraction cannot be derived by dimensional analysis.
Reason $(R) :$ Numerical constants cannot be deduced by the method of dimensions.

  • A
    Both Assertion $\&$ Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
  • B
    Both Assertion $\&$ Reason are true and the reason is not correct explanation of the assertion
  • C
    Assertion is true statement but Reason is false
  • D
    Both Assertion and Reason are false statements

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