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Assertion : A body falling freely under the force of gravity has constant acceleration `(9.81 m//sec^(2))`
Reason : Earth attracts every body towards its centre by the same force. 

A

Both Assertion & Reason are true & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

Assertion is true but the Reason is false.

D

Assertion & Reason are false.

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