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Assertion: The temperature of the surface of the sun is approximately `6000 K`. If we take a big lens and focus the sun rays, we can produce a temperature at `8000 K`
Reason: This highest temperature can be produced according to second law of thermodynamics.

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided in the question. ### Step 1: Analyze the Assertion The assertion states that the temperature of the surface of the sun is approximately 6000 K and that by focusing sunlight with a big lens, we can produce a temperature of 8000 K. **Analysis**: - The temperature of the sun's surface is indeed around 6000 K. - However, focusing sunlight does not inherently increase the temperature beyond the maximum temperature of the source (in this case, the sun). ### Step 2: Evaluate the Claim of Producing 8000 K The assertion claims that we can achieve a temperature of 8000 K by focusing sunlight. **Analysis**: - According to the laws of thermodynamics, specifically the second law, it is not possible to create a temperature higher than the source temperature (6000 K) without external work or energy input. ### Step 3: Analyze the Reason The reason states that the highest temperature can be produced according to the second law of thermodynamics. **Analysis**: - The second law of thermodynamics indicates that heat cannot spontaneously flow from a colder body to a hotter body. It also implies that without external work, one cannot achieve a temperature higher than the source temperature. ### Step 4: Conclusion Both the assertion and the reason are incorrect. The assertion incorrectly suggests that a temperature of 8000 K can be achieved by simply focusing sunlight, and the reason incorrectly states that this can be done according to the second law of thermodynamics. ### Final Answer - **Assertion**: Incorrect - **Reason**: Incorrect
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