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Which of the following has the mass clos...

Which of the following has the mass closest in value to that of the positron
(1 a.m.u. `= 931 MeV` )

A

Proton

B

Neutron

C

Electron

D

Neutrino

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The correct Answer is:
C
Positron is anti-particle of electron
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