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Assertion: The flash of lightening is sees before the sound of thunder is heard.
Reason: Speed of sound is greater than speed of light.

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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C
Speed of light is greater than that of sound, hence flash of lightening is seen before the sound of thunder.
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