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The earth is continuously pulling the Moon towards its centre. Why the moon does not fall on to the earth?

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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C
Here,Assertion is correct but Reason is wrong.
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