Consider the following two statements: Assertion (A): The potential difference (V) across the terminals of a battery is always less than the electromotive force (E) of the battery. Reason (R): During the discharging of a battery, the potential difference across its terminals is given by V = E - ir, where r is internal resistance and i is current, so V < E. Select the correct answer using the choices below:

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Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

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Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

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Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

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