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Assertion: Both velocity and speed have same dimensions.
Reason: Velocity cannot be added to speed.

A

if both assertion and reason are true reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation fo assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reaso is false.

D

IF both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
B
The dimensions of velocity and speed are same which is `[M^(0)L^(1)T^(-1)]`. They cannot be added to each other.
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