Statement I: For the fission of heavy nuclei, neutrons are …

Physics Atomic and Nuclear Physics Statement Based MCQ (Single Correct)

Statement I: For the fission of heavy nuclei, neutrons are more effective than protons.
Statement II: Neutrons are heavier than protons.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

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The correct answer is:

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

A neutron is slightly heavier than a proton. As neutrons are chargeless particles, they penetrate matter more than protons. Therefore, they are more effective than protons in fission reactions

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