NEETPhysicsCurrent Electricity
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : Electric field is present inside the current carrying wire. Reason (R) : The principle of conservation of charge is followed, when charges are in motion. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Options
- ABoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- BBoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
- C(A) is true but (R) is false.
- D(A) is false but (R) is true.
Correct answer
B. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
Step-by-step solution
- Assertion (A): Electric field is present inside a current-carrying wire. This is true because an electric field is required to push charges and maintain the flow of current inside the conductor. - Reason (R): The principle of conservation of charge is followed when charges are in motion. This is also true, but it is not the direct reason for the presence of the electric field inside the wire.