Mechanical Properties Of Solids Question 2

Question 2 - 24 January - Shift 2

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Steel is used in the construction of buildings and bridges.

Reason R: Steel is more elastic and its elastic limit is high.

In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

(1) Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are correct but $\mathbf{R}$ is NOT the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$

(2) $\mathbf{A}$ is not correct but $\mathbf{R}$ is correct

(3) Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are correct and $\mathbf{R}$ is the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$

(4) $\mathbf{A}$ is correct but $\mathbf{R}$ is not correct

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Answer: (3)

Formula: Elasticity