Assertion (A): In the common domestic circuits the earth wire is connected to a metallic plate buried deep inside the earth. Reason (R): Earth wire ensures that any leakage of current to the metallic body of the appliance keeps its potential to that of the earth, so the user may not get a severe electric shock.

Assertion (A): In the common domestic circuits the earth wire is connected to a metallic plate buried deep inside the earth.
Reason (R): Earth wire ensures that any leakage of current to the metallic body of the appliance keeps its potential to that of the earth, so the user may not get a severe electric shock.

(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Correct Answer : Option (A) (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

More Questions : Assertion (A): Carbon and its compounds are our major sources of fuels. Reason (R): Most of the carbon compounds on burning release a large amount of heat and light.

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