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Assertion. On plotting the length of the...

Assertion. On plotting the length of the root against time, a linear curve is obtained
Reason. An elongating root exemplifies arithmetic growth

A

Point out if both are true with reason being correct explanation

B

both true but reason not correct explanation

C

assertion true but reason wrong

D

both are wrong.

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