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Assertion : The gravitational attraction of moon is much less than that of earth.
Reason : Gravitational force of a given mass `(M)` depends upon `M//r^(2)`, which is smaller for moon.

A

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

B

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

C

If Assertion is true but the Reason is false.

D

If both Assertion and Reason are false.

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Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
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