AIIMS2002Physics-Waves

AIIMS 2002 Physics Speed of Light and Sound Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

Assertion : The flash of lightening is seen before the sound of thunder is heard.

Reason : Speed of sound is greater than speed of light.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

C

Assertion is true but Reason is false.

D

Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The speed of sound is 340 m/s and speed of light is 3 x 10^8 m/s in air.

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