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Assertion : For a free falling object, the next external force is just the weight of the object .
Reason : In this case the downward acceleration of the object is equal to the acceleration due to gravity.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are truebut reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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