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Assertion : The thunder of lightning can...

Assertion : The thunder of lightning can be heard some moments earlier before the flash in seen.
Reason : Because the speed of sound is greater than the speed of light.

A

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

B

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

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect

D

If both assertion and reason are incorrect

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