Assertion (A): The formation of shadows is an excellent demonstration of the rectilinear propagation of light.
Reason (R): Shadows occur because light travels in straight lines and when obstructed by an opaque object, the blocked light creates a region of darkness known as a shadow.
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Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
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Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
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A is true, R is false
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A is false, R is true