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Assertion: A rocket moves forward by pus...

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.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

C

If Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.

D

If Assertion is false but the Reason is true.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Gases inside the rocket are pushed backwards.
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