Determine the corrections or otherwise of the following assertion and reason : Assertion : Flying boats have higher values of empty weight fraction than that of the military aircraft. Reason: Military aircraft has to be lighter in weight. and are true and is the correct reason for b) Both and are true but is not the correct reason for c) is true but is false d) is false but is true

Correct Answer: A
Military aircraft has to be lighter in weight is true. Flying boats are heavier than that of the typical military aircraft. The reason behind it is that flying boat has to carry extra weight of hull. Hence, and both correct but is not the correct reason for given assertion.