Direction for: In each of the following questions a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of Reason just below it. Of the statements mark the correct answer as
Assertion: A portable AM radio set must be kept horizontal to receive the signals properly. Reason: Radio waves are polarized electromagnetic wavesA) 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 the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion
C) If Assertion is true but Reason is false
D) If both Assertion and Reason are false
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
It is true that the radio waves are polarized electromagnetic waves. The antenna of portable AM radio is sensitive to only magnetic components of electromagnetic waves. On account of this the set should be put horizontal and in proper situation so that the signals are received properly from radio station.
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