2. Assertion : Spring balances show correct readings even after they had been used for a long time interval. Reason : On using for long time, spring balances losses its elastic strength.

(a)        If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

(b)        If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

(c)        If assertion is true but reason is false.

(d)        If the assertion and reason both are false.

(e)        If assertion is false but reason is true.

Explanation-

1. (e) When a spring balance has been used for a long time, the spring in the balance fatigued and there is loss of strength of the spring. In such a case, the extension in the spring is more for a given load and hence the balance gives wrong readings.

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