JKPSC KAS 2025 · Question 76 of 100

Consider the following Statements: Assertion (A): Heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones. Reason (R): Acceleration due to gravity is independent of the mass of the object. Select the correct answer from the options given below:

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ABoth A and R are both correct and R is the correct explanation of A
BBoth A and R are both correct and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
CA is correct, but R is NOT correct
DA is NOT correct, but R is correctCorrect

Answer: D. A is NOT correct, but R is correct

Explanation

Assertion is false (objects fall at the same rate in the absence of air resistance); Reason is true. Key independently verified against official/standard sources.

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