Physics-Friction

NEET Physics Friction Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): Friction is necessary to maintain uniform motion of a body on a horizontal plane. | Reason (R): In the absence of friction, a body will continue to move with constant velocity without any external force applied.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false, but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

In the absence of friction, a body moves with constant velocity without needing an external force, making Assertion (A) false. Reason (R) is true as per the NCERT context.

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