Adam decided to play a practical joke on Linda. As Linda was leaving her office, Adam, wearing a mask, stepped out from behind some bushes. He pointed a handgun made out of licorice at Linda and demanded her purse. He then pushed the candy gun to her head and told her if she refused, he'd kill her. Linda was very scared and did not think it was funny when Adam pulled the mask off and took a bite out of the gun. Which of the following statements is correct?

Question $5$ options:

a$)$

Adam committed an assault but not a battery.

b$)$

Adam committed a battery but not an assault.

c$)$

Adam committed an assault and a battery.

d$)$

Adam committed neither an assault nor a battery.