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Assertion : Parallax method cannot be used for measuring distance of stars morer then 100 light year away.
Reason : Because parallax angle reduces so much that it cannot be measured accurately.

A

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

B

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

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false

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The correct Answer is:
A

As the distance of star increases, the parallax angle decreases and great degree of accuracy is required for its measurement
So, the maximum distance of a star we can measure is limited to 100 light years.
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