Physics-Power
NEET Physics Power Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11
Assertion (A): The unit of power in the SI system is named after an innovator of the steam engine. | Reason (R): 1 horsepower is equivalent to 746 watts, which is used to describe the power output in automobiles.
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.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
While both statements are true, the reason does not explain the assertion. The unit 'watt' is named after James Watt, but the horsepower to watt conversion is unrelated to the naming.
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