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A free neutron decays to a proton but a free proton does not decay to a neutron. This is becauseA. neutron is a composite particle made of a proton and an electron whereas proton is fundamental particleB. neutron is an uncharged particle whereas proton is a charge particleC. neutron has large mass than protonD. weak forces can operate in a neutron but not in a proton |
Answer» Correct Answer - C As a proton is lighter than a neutron, proton can not be converted into neutron without providing energy from outside. Reverse is possible. The weak interaction force is responsible in both the process (i) conversion of `p` to `n` and (ii) conversion of `n` to p p |
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