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QJEEM22Ph7913: JEE Main 2022 Physics - Class 11 JEEM22Ph7913 Solution: Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion…

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Clothes containing oil or grease stains cannot be cleaned by water wash.

Reason (R): Because the angle of contact between the oil/grease and water is obtuse.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the option given below.

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  • B Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  • C (A) is true but (R) is false
  • D (A) is false but (R) is true

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Due to obtuse angle of contact the water doesn't wet the oiled surface properly and cannot wash it also.

⇒\Rightarrow Assertion is correct and Reason given is a correct explanation.

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