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Question
State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, correct them.
Air helps in the movements of sailing yachts and gliders but plays no role in the flight of birds and aeroplanes.
Options
True
False
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Solution
False
Explanation:
Air helps in the movement of sailing yachts and gliders and also helps in the flight of birds and aeroplanes.
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