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(A):Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity .
(R ):A body having nonzero acceleration can have a constant velocity.

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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**: - The assertion states that "Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity." - According to physics, acceleration (A) is defined mathematically as: \[ A = \frac{dv}{dt} \] where \( dv \) is the change in velocity and \( dt \) is the change in time. This statement is true. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: - The reason states that "A body having non-zero acceleration can have a constant velocity." - If a body has a non-zero acceleration, it means that its velocity is changing over time. Therefore, it cannot maintain a constant velocity. This statement is false. 3. **Conclusion**: - Since the assertion is true and the reason is false, we can conclude that the assertion is correct, but the reason does not support it. ### Final Answer: - The assertion is true, and the reason is false.
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