Properties Of Matter

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : The stretching of a spring is determined by the shear modulus of the material of the spring.

Reason (R) : A coil spring of copper has more tensile strength than a steel spring of same dimensions.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: