Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12

Assertion (A): The radius of curvature of a spherical surface can be calculated using a spherometer. | Reason (R): The formula R = (l^2)/(6h) is used for calculating the radius of curvature when the sagitta is small compared to the radius.

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 A

Detailed Explanation

Both statements are true and R explains A because the formula given for R is used when h is small compared to R, as mentioned in the NCERT context.

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