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Assertion: Adding a scalar to a vector of the same dimensions is a meanigful algeraic operation.
Reason: The displacement can be added with distance.

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If both Assertion `&` Reason are True `&` the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

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If both Assertion `&` Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.

D

If both Assertion `&` Reason are false.

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