Question

Assertion(A) : In triangle OPQ, if PQ represents a length equal to 1 astronomical unit

(1 AU) and angle POQ is exactly 1 second of arc then distance OP = d is 1 parsec.


Reason(R): A parsec is the the distance at which a length of 1 AU would subtend an

angle of exactly 1 second of arc.
Options:-

(i)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(ii)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(iii)A is true but R is false
(iv)A is false and R is also false​

Answer 1

Explanation:

(ii)both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A