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Assertion: The flash of lightening is sees before the sound of thunder is heard.
Reason: Speed of sound is greater than speed of light.

A

If both the assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of the assertion .

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion .

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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C
The speed of sound is 340 m/s and speed of ligh is `3 xx 10^(8) m//s ` in air. Thus flash of lightening is seen before the sound of thunder is heard .
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