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PHY 104 PHY 104 Past Questions Objective Question

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The charge on electron is -e. Which of the following correctly describes the charge of a proton and the charge on a neutron?
Options
A charge of proton is 0 & charge of neutron is +e
B charge of proton is +e & charge of neutron is -e
C charge of proton is +e & charge of neutron is 0
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D charge of proton is -e & charge of neutron is +e
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A proton has a charge of +e, and a neutron has no charge (0).

Hint

Protons are positively charged, neutrons are neutral.

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