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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