Question

Assertion :The momentum of a body is the product of its mass and velocity . Reason : Momentum is a scalar quantity.



A.I f both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C. If assertion is true but reason is false.

D. If both assertion and reason are false.

E. If assertion is false but reason is true.

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Answer 1

Answer:

Assertion is false

Explanation:

Assertion is  false because momentum of system ( gun + bullet ) as a whole is conserved not individually.

Reason is true as there is no external force on the bullet plus gun system and it holds good for any collision