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Assertion: Neutrons are the best bombarding particles.
Reason: Neutrons are neutral particles.

A

If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

C

If Assertion is true, but the reason is false.

D

If Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

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Explanation: Neutron is about 0.1 % more massive than proton. But the unique thing about the neutron is that while it is heavy, it has no charge (it is neutral). This lack of charge gives it the ability to penetrate matter without interacting as quickly as the beta particles or alpha particles.
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