$Assertion$ : The escape speed does not depend on the direction in which the projectile is fired.
$Reason$ : Attaining the escape speed is easier if a projectile is fired in the direction the launch site is moving as the earth rotates about its axis.
$Assertion$ : The escape speed does not depend on the direction in which the projectile is fired.
$Reason$ : Attaining the escape speed is easier if a projectile is fired in the direction the launch site is moving as the earth rotates about its axis.
- 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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