Assertion :The compressive strength of a typical brittle material is significantly higher than its tensile strength. Reason: In compression force between the molecules increases.

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion

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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect

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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

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The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
Assertion is correct as the strong bonds between atoms are responsible for high compressive strength of the brittle materials.
Reason is incorrect

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Assertion :The compressive strength of a typical brittle material is significantly higher than its tensile strength. Reason: In compression force between the molecules increases.

The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrectAssertion is correct as the strong bonds between atoms are responsible for high compressive strength of the brittle materials.Reason is incorrect

The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
Assertion is correct as the strong bonds between atoms are responsible for high compressive strength of the brittle materials.
Reason is incorrect