Assertion :Newton's third law of motion is applicable only when bodies are in motion. Reason: Newton's third law applies to all types of forces. e.g. gravitational, electric or magnetic force etc.,
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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D
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
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Solution
The correct option is D Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct Assertion is false as newton third law can act even body is stationary. Consider an example of rope pulling.
Reason
According to Newton third law For every action there is a reaction pair which acts on all forces so reason is true.