NEET Physics Equilibrium of Forces Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): In equilibrium, the net force acting on a body is zero. | Reason (R): Action and reaction forces act on different bodies and are equal and opposite.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
While both statements are true, the assertion concerns the net force on a single body being zero, whereas the reason pertains to action-reaction pairs acting on different bodies.
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