Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): The density of nuclear matter is significantly larger than that of ordinary matter. | Reason (R): Most of the atom's volume is empty space, leading to a low density for ordinary matter.
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
The NCERT context mentions that nuclear matter has a much higher density compared to ordinary matter like water, which is due to the fact that atoms have a lot of empty space, thus supporting the assertion and reason.
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