$Assertion$ : In a free fall,the weight of a body becomes effectively zero.
$Reason$ : The acceleration due to gravity acting on a body in free fall is zero.

  • A
    If both $Assertion$ and $Reason$ are correct and the $Reason$ is a correct explanation of the $Assertion$.
  • B
    If both $Assertion$ and $Reason$ are correct but $Reason$ is not a correct explanation of the $Assertion$.
  • C
    If both the $Assertion$ and $Reason$ are incorrect.
  • D
    If the $Assertion$ is correct but $Reason$ is incorrect.

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