Question

Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason.
Mark the correct choice as:
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If assertion is false but reason is true.
Assertion: Unit of distance and displacement is same in SI system.
Reason: Distance and displacement are vector quantities.

Answer 1

Explanation for assertion statement

1. Unit of distance and displacement is the same in the SI system.
2. Unit of distance and displacement is meter (m).
3. Displacement is the shortest distance between the initial and final position of a body.

Explanation for reason statement

1. Distance is a scalar quantity while displacement is a vector quantity.
2. Distance is the total path traveled by the body.
3. Displacement is the shortest distance between the initial and final position of a body.

Therefore, the assertion is true but reason is false.

Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.