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Assertion : A.U. is much bigger than `Å`.
Reason : A.U. stands for astronomical unit and `Å` stands from Angstrom.

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:
B
A.U.`rarr` Astronomical unit used to measure the average distance of the centre of the sun from the centre of earth. While angstrom is used for very short distances
1 A.U. `=1.5 xx10^(11) m , 1A^@ = 10^(-10) m`
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