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Assertion : `gamma`-rays have very high penetrating power.
Reason: `gamma`-are high energy radiator.

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is a correct explanation o f the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation o f assertion.

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.

D

If assertion is incorrect but reason is correct

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The correct Answer is:
C
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