$Assertion$ : If a body is thrown upwards, the distance covered by it in the last second of upward motion is about $5\, m$ irrespective of its initial speed
$Reason$ : The distance covered in the last second of upward motion is equal to that covered in the first second of downward motion when the particle is dropped.

  • [AIIMS 2000]
  • A

    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

  • B

    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

  • C

    If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

  • D

    If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

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