Assertion:- If at t=0, centre of mass of an isolated system is at (0,1,2) than at t=2h,25 min, its centre of mass may be (0,1,2). Reason:- For a isolated system, velocity of the centre of mass is constant.
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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.
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If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
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If both Assertion `&` Reason are False.
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