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Assertion : Electric appliances with metallic body, e.g. heaters, presses etc, have three pin connections, whereas an electric bulb has a two pin connection.
Reason : Three pin connection reduce heating of connecting cables.

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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The correct Answer is:
C
The third pin is used for grounding purposes so that it leaves the user safe while handling the appliance by making the extra charge on it get discharged.
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