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Assertion : A resistance wire is broken into four pices and all are connected in parallel. Then, net resistance becomes 1/16 times.
Reason : In parallel net resistance is less than the smallest value of individual resistance.

A

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

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion.

C

If Assertion is true but Reason is false.

D

If Assertion is false but Reason is true.

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