Question

Assertion: In physics, we attempt to derive the properties of a bigger, more complex system from the properties and interactions of its constituent simpler parts.
Reason: This approach is called unification and is at the heart of physics.
A. both Assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B. both Assertion and reason are true and reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C. assertion is true but reason is false.
D. both assertion and reason are false.

Answer 1

Hint: Unification is the act of unifying the different laws valid for different phenomena into a single theory that explains all the different phenomena. But the definition given is wrong for unification in the question. Choose the correct option based on this information.

Complete step by step answer:
We are given a statement and a reason.
We have to find whether the assertion is true or not, reason is true or not.
The definition of Unification is the idea that it is possible to view all of the forces of nature as one single, all-encompassing force.
The given definition of unification is “we attempt to derive the properties of a bigger, more complex system from the properties and interactions of its constituent simpler parts”, which is wrong.
“We attempt to derive the properties of a bigger, more complex system from the properties and interactions of its constituent simpler parts”, this approach is called reductionism.
Therefore, the assertion is true but the reason is false.
The correct Option is Option C, assertion is true but reason is false.

Note: Assertion means a statement and reason is the explanation about that particular statement. You have to find out whether each statement is correct or not. If both the statements are correct, you have to find out whether the reason supports the assertion or not. Do not be confused in answering these types of questions.