Question

Assertion (A): Solar energy is practically free.

Reason (R): Solar energy systems do not require a lot of maintenance.

Options

• Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.

• A is true but R is false.

• A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Solar energy is practically free because sunlight is abundant and does not cost anything. Solar energy systems require little maintenance, which supports the practicality and cost-effectiveness of using solar energy.