AIIMS 2014 Physics Electrostatics MCQ Question
Assertion When charges are shared between any two bodies no charge is really lost some loss of energy does occurs. Reason Some energy disappears in the form of heat, sparking etc.
If both the assertion and reason are true and reason explains the assertion.
If both the assertion and reason are true but reason does not explain the assertion.
If assertion is true but reason false
If assertion is false but reason is true
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is true because when charges are shared between two bodies, the total charge is conserved, meaning no charge is actually lost; it is redistributed between the bodies. However, the reason given is false because while energy may be converted to heat or other forms during the process, this does not imply a loss of energy in the context of charge sharing; the energy change is related to the transfer process rather than the conservation of charge itself. Therefore, the correct answer is C: assertion is true but reason is false.
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