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Assertion : In longitudinal wave pressure is maximum at a point where displacement is zero .
Reason : There is a phase difference of `(pi)/(2)` between `y(x,t)` and `Delta P (x, t)` equation in case of longitudinal wave.

A

If both Asseration and Reason are true an dthe Reason is correct explanation of the Asseration.

B

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

C

If Asseration is true , but the Reason is false.

D

If Asseration is false but the Reason is true.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Change in pressure is maximum at a point where displacement is zero.
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