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Assertion (A) : The thickest string in a musical instruments gives the highest noise.
Reason (R): It vibrates slowly

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

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

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false but R is true.

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion (A)**: - The assertion states that "The thickest string in a musical instrument gives the highest noise." - We need to determine if this statement is true or false. 2. **Analyzing the Reason (R)**: - The reason states that "It vibrates slowly." - We need to understand how the thickness of a string affects its vibration and sound production. 3. **Effect of Thickness on Mass per Unit Length**: - A thicker string has a greater mass per unit length compared to a thinner string of the same length. - This means that as the thickness increases, the mass of the string increases. 4. **Impact on Sound Velocity**: - The speed of sound in a string is inversely related to the mass per unit length. - Therefore, if the mass per unit length is greater (due to increased thickness), the speed of sound in that string will be lower. 5. **Relationship Between Speed, Wavelength, and Frequency**: - The speed of sound (v) in a string can be expressed as: \[ v = \lambda \times f \] where \( \lambda \) is the wavelength and \( f \) is the frequency. - If the speed (v) is lower, and assuming the wavelength remains constant, the frequency (f) must also be lower. 6. **Conclusion on Noise Production**: - A lower frequency corresponds to a lower pitch sound, which means that a thicker string produces lower noise (or sound) compared to a thinner string. - Therefore, the assertion that "the thickest string gives the highest noise" is **false**. 7. **Evaluating the Reason**: - The reason states that the thickest string vibrates slowly, which is true because of the increased mass per unit length. - Thus, while the reason is correct, it does not support the assertion. 8. **Final Evaluation**: - Since the assertion (A) is false and the reason (R) is true, we conclude that: - **Assertion (A) is false, Reason (R) is true**. ### Final Answer: - The correct option is: **A is false but R is true**.

To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion (A)**: - The assertion states that "The thickest string in a musical instrument gives the highest noise." - We need to determine if this statement is true or false. ...
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