Question

Assertion (A): Earth has atmosphere and moon doesn’t.

Reason (R): Escape speed on moon is less than that of earth.

(1) (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(2) (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(4) (A) and (R), both are false

Answer 1

(1) (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R), are true and escape speed on moon is less due to its small radius and acceleration due to gravity as compared to earth.