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Neutrons are more effective projectiles than protons because they

A

Are attracted by the nuclei

B

Are not repelled by the nuclei

C

Travel with high speed

D

None of these

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B
`gamma`-particles are neutral, hence they do not get repelled by the electrostatic force of nuclei.
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