MCQ
Which of the following subatomic particle is lightest?
  • A
    Neutron
  • B
    Alpha particle
  • Electron
  • D
    Deuterium

Answer

Correct option: C.
Electron
Alpha particle has highest mass of the given option which is he rest mass of the alpha particle amounts to $6.64424 \times 10^{-27}\ kg.$
Mass of neutron is $1.0086654 \text{ a.m.u.}$
Mass of electrons $= 9.10938291 \times 10^{-31}$ kilograms

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