AIIMS AIIMS Solved Paper-2003

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    In the following questions, Statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R).       1. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark. 2. If both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark. 3. If assertion is true statement but reason is false, then mark. 4. If both assertion and reason are false statements then mark.

    Assertion: Neutrons penetrate matter more readily as compared to protons. Reason: Neutrons are slightly more massive than protons.

    A)  1         

    B)                                        2                            

    C)        3                            

    D)        4

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Neutrons are particles having a mass \[\frac{1}{4}\] that of an alpha particle and are slightly more massive than protons. Neutron has no electrical charge. It has the potential to penetrate matter deeper than can charged particles.


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