Assertion (A) : In the common domestic circuits the earth wire is connected to a metallic plate buried deep…

Assertion (A) : In the common domestic circuits the earth wire is connected to a metallic plate buried deep inside the earth. Reason (R) : Earth wire ensures that any leakage of current to the metallic body of the appliance keeps its potential to that of the earth, so the user may not get a severe electric shock.
  1. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
  2. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
  3. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
  4. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Solution

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

Asked in: CBSE

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