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Assertion :The flash of lightning is seen before the sound of thunder is heard. Reason: The sound of thunder is produced after the flash of lightning.
  1. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
  2. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
  3. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
  4. Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct

A
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
C
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
D
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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We know that light being a electromagnetic wave , travels faster than sound , therefore we see the flash of lightning before the sound of thunder is heard though both are produced at the same time . Given assertion is correct but reason is incorrect .

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