Q141 / 180 · AIIMS 2012 · Physics

Assertion : Animate object can accelerate in the absence of external force.Reason : Newton's second law is not applicable on animate object.

  • Correct answer
    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 both assertion and reason are false.

Solution

Animate object do not obey Newton’s second law, so it can accelerate in the absence of external force.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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