Assertion : For an oscillating simple pendulum, the tension in the string is maximum at the mean position and minimum at the extreme position. Reason : The velocity of oscillating bob in simple harmonic motion is maximum at the mean position.

• A.    If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
• B.    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
• C.    If assertion is true but reason is false.
• D.    If the assertion and reason both are false.
• E.    If assertion is false but reason is true.