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Assertion : Some electric appliance have three pins, even though if we remove the top pin, it will continue working.
Reason: The third pin is used only as a safety device.

A

If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

If A is true but R is false

D

If A is false but R is true.

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The correct Answer is:
C
The third pin is used for grounding purposes so that it leaves the user safe while handling the appliance by making the extra charge on it get discharged.
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