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Which of the following is a correct statement ?

A

(a)Beta rays are same as cathode rays

B

(b)Gamma rays are high energy neutrons

C

(c)Alpha particles are singly ionized helium atoms

D

(d)Protons and neturons have exactly the same mass

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The correct Answer is:
A
Both the beta rays and the cathode ray are made up of electrons. So only option (a) is correct.
(b) Gamma rays are electromagnetic waves.
(c) Alpha particles are doubly ionized helium atoms and
(d) Protons and neutrons have approximately the same mass.
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