Question

Read the statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the

following:

(a) Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct

explanation of the Assertion.

(b) The Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct

explanation of the Assertion.

(c) Assertion is true but the Reason is false.

(d) The statement of the Assertion is false but the Reason is true.

Assertion: While walking on ice, one should take small steps to avoid slipping.

Reason: This is because smaller steps ensure smaller friction​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct .

Explanations

To avoid slipping one should take smaller steps because the frictional force of ice is small.

Smaller steps will give larger normal force and more the normal force more the friction.

Also the advantage of talking small steps is that lateral forces are decreased. When we put down are foot it will be pushing forwards on the concrete and at the end of the step it will be pushing backwards. Hence larger the step these forward and backward forces will be larger increasing the chances of slipping