JEE Main Physics question

Statement 1: The unit used for measuring nuclear cross-section is 'barn'. Statement 2: 1 barn .

(A)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is correct explanation for Assertion
(B)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is not correct explanation for Assertion
(C)Assertion is True, Reason is FalseCorrect
(D)Assertion is False, Reason is True

Answer: (C)

Solution

Nuclear cross-sections are indeed measured in barns, so the assertion is true; however, the correct value is 1

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Question ID VK-157037