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Assertion (A): Venus is the brightest object in the sky after sunset. Reason (R): Venus is the second planet from the Sun in our solar system. |
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true. |
A is false, but R is true. |
The correct answer is Option (4) - A is false, but R is true. Venus the brightest celestial object after the Moon and the Sun! Venus is radiantly illuminated by its relatively close neighbor, the Sun. It is completely shrouded by a layer of clouds that reflect a large portion of the light the planet receives, thus explaining its unique shine. Venus is the second brightest natural object in the night sky after the Moon and hence, A is incorrect.Venus is the second planet from the Sun in our solar system. Thus, R is correct. |
