Assertion : Spring balances show correct readings even after they had been used for a long time interval. Reason : On using for long time, spring balances losses its elastic strength.

• 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.