Read the assertion and reason and select the correct option from the following.
Assertion: A tablecloth can be pulled from a table without dislodging the dishes.
Reason: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

If both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

If the assertion is true but the reason is false.

If the assertion is false but the reason is true.

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

According to the law of inertia (Newton's first law), an object tries to remain in its state of motion or rest unless an external unbalanced force is applied to it.
When a cloth is pulled from a table, the dishes try to remain stationary due to inertia. Therefore, the correct reason for the given assertion will be: An object tries to remain in its state of rest or motion unless acted upon by an external unbalanced force.
The given reason statement is not the correct reason for the given assertion as it just states Newton's third law of motion.

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