Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceNuclear Physics2 Marks
Question
Why is neutron so effective as bombarding particle?
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Answer
A neutron carries no charge. It easily penetrates even a heavy nucleus without being repelled or attracted by nucleus and electrons. So it serves as an ideal projectile for starting a nuclear reaction.
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