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The charge on positron is equal to the charge on which one of the following

A

Proton

B

Electron

C

`alpha-`particles

D

Neutron

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To determine the charge on a positron and find which particle it is equal to, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Charge of a Positron**: - A positron is the antiparticle of an electron. It has the same mass as an electron but carries a positive charge. - The charge of a positron is +1e, where e is the elementary charge (approximately \(1.6 \times 10^{-19}\) coulombs). 2. **Examine the Options**: - **Option 1: Proton** - The charge of a proton is also +1e. - **Option 2: Electron** - The charge of an electron is -1e. - **Option 3: Alpha Particle** - An alpha particle consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, giving it a charge of +2e. - **Option 4: Neutron** - A neutron has no charge, so its charge is 0. 3. **Compare the Charges**: - Now, we compare the charge of the positron (+1e) with the charges of the other particles: - Proton: +1e (matches) - Electron: -1e (does not match) - Alpha Particle: +2e (does not match) - Neutron: 0 (does not match) 4. **Conclusion**: - The charge on a positron is equal to the charge on a proton. ### Final Answer: The charge on a positron is equal to the charge on a **proton**. ---

To determine the charge on a positron and find which particle it is equal to, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Charge of a Positron**: - A positron is the antiparticle of an electron. It has the same mass as an electron but carries a positive charge. - The charge of a positron is +1e, where e is the elementary charge (approximately \(1.6 \times 10^{-19}\) coulombs). ...
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