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A proton and a neutron are both shot at `100 m//s` towards a`_(6)^(12)C`nucleus. which particle,if either   is more likely to be absorbed by the nucleus ?

A

The proton

B

The neutron

C

Both particles are about equally likely to be absorbed

D

Neither particle will be absorbed

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The correct Answer is:
B
Once the neutron gets sufficiently close to the nucleus , the strong nuclear force sucks it in . Same happens with proton except it is electrostatically reprelled by the six protons already inside the carbon nucleus . The repulsion prevents a a 100 ms-1 proton from getting close enough to the nucleus . Therefore , the answer is (b).
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