Based on the following statements, choose the correct option:

Assertion: The connecting wires are made up of copper.

Reason: The electrical conductivity of copper is high.

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Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

Both assertion and reason are true and reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

The assertion is true but the reason is false.

The assertion is false but the reason is true.

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Detailed Solution

Assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Assertion: Connecting wires are used in various electric circuits. We use connecting wires of high conductivity to keep the resistance of connecting wires minimum.
Reason: Conductivity helps in the current flow. The conductivity of copper is high, and the resistivity of copper is low. So, we use copper wires as connecting wires.

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