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Assertion : Friction is a force which ac...

Assertion : Friction is a force which acts in the direction of motion of a body.
Reason: Polishing a surface reduces friction of the surface.

A

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

B

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

C

If assertion is correct, but reason in incorrect

D

If assertion is incorrect, but reason is correct

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D
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