Directions: The following 12 (Twelve) items consist of two statements: one labeled as the ‘Assertion (A)’ and the other as ‘Reason (R)’. You are to example these two statements carefully and select the answer to these items using the codes given below:
Assertion (A) : Coils of concentric cylindrical helical springs, used to provide greater spring force in a limited space, are wound in opposite directions.
Reason (R) : The winding of coils in opposite direction in case of concentric springs prevents locking of two coils during misalignment or buckling.