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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 reson is a true explanation of the assertion.

B

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

C

If the assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both the assertion and reason are false.

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Speed of light is greater than that of sound, hence flash of lightening is seen before the sound of thunder.
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