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Assertion : On a rainy day sound travel slower than on a dry day.
Reason : When moisture is present in air the density of air increases.

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 re ason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false

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The correct Answer is:
D
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