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Assertion:Among alpha, beta and gamma rays, `alpha`-particle has maximum penetrating power.
Reason: The `alpha`-particle is heavier than `beta` & `gamma` rays

A

Both assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.

B

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

C

Assertion is true, but Reason is false.

D

Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

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D
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