Question

Assertion  :   Dielectric breakdown occurs under the influence of an intense light beam.

Reason      : Electromagnetic radiations exert pressure.

(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.

Answer

(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

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