Question

Assertion: A body falling freely under gravity becomes weightless. 

Reason : R = m(g – a) = m(g – g) = 0 

(A) Assertion is true. Reason is true and reason is correct explanation for Assertion. 

(B) Assertion is true. Reason is true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion. 

(C) Assertion is true. Reason is false. 

(D) Assertion is false. Reason is true. 

Answer 1

Correct option: (A)

Explanation:

R = m(g – a) as body is freely falling in downward direction 

R = m (g – g) as a = g 

R = 0