Given below are two statement : one is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$.

Assertion $A$ : When a rod lying freely is heated, no thermal stress is developed in it.

Reason $R :$ On heating the length of the rod increases.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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  • A

    Both $A$ and $R$ are true but $R$ is $NOT$ the correct explanation of $A$

  • B

    $A$ is false but $R$ is true

  • C

    $A$ is true but $R$ is false

  • D

    Both $A$ and $R$ are true and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$

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