A free neutron decays into a proton but a free proton does not decay into a neutron. This…

Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Atoms and Nuclei

1. neutron is a composite particle made of proton and electron where as proton is a fundamental particle
2. neutron is an uncharged particle where as proton is a charged particle
3. neutron has a larger rest mass than the proton
4. None of the above

Answer

(C) neutron has a larger rest mass than the proton

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