Home
Class 12
PHYSICS
Assertion: AC is more dangerous than DC ...

Assertion: `AC` is more dangerous than `DC`
Reason: Frequency of `AC` is dangerous for humban body.

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

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
A

It is because for a given value of voltage, peak value of ac voltage is greater than the dc voltage
For e.g., In case of 220 V ac, `V_(0) = 220 sqrt(2) = 311 V `
`:.` 311 V will cause more harm to the human body than 220 V dc.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • ALTERNATING CURRENT

    ERRORLESS|Exercise Past Years Questions|30 Videos
  • ATOMIC AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS

    ERRORLESS|Exercise Assertion and Reason|23 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Frequency of A.C. in India is-

Hepatitis B is more dangerous than Hepatitis A.

The frequency of AC mains in India is

A high fever is dangerous to human body because it

(a) Which is more dangerous: AC or DC? (b) Why so?

220 volt a.c. is more dangerous than 220 volt d.c why?

Assertion: Ultraviolet radiation are of higher frequency waves are dangerous to huhman beaing. Reasion: Ultraviolet radiation are absorbed by the atmosphere