Question

Consider the following statements and select the correct code.

Assertion (A): In our houses, the current in A.C. electricity line changes direction 60 times per second.

Reason (R): The frequency of alternating voltage supplied is 50 Hz.

Codes:

(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are correct, 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.

Answer 1

The correct option is:(d) A is false, but R is true.

Explanation:

In our houses, the frequency of alternating voltage supplied is 50 Hz, i.e. 50 times per second. In America, frequency of A.C. line is 60 Hz.