29 Which statement describes the relative masses of two different particles? (1) A neutron has less mass than a positron. (2) A beta particle has less than a neutron.

(3) An alpha particle has less mass than a positron.

(4) An alpha particle has less mass than a beta particle.

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11 September, 21:44

29 Which statement describes the relative masses of two different particles? (1) A neutron has less mass than a positron. (2) A beta particle has less than a neutron.

(3) An alpha particle has less mass than a positron.

(4) An alpha particle has less mass than a beta particle.

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Xander Singleton · Answer 1

1) is false because a neutron has a relative mass of 1 and a positron has a relative mass of 0 (It's the antimatter version of an electron - same mass, opposite charge).

2) is correct, because a beta particle has a relative mass of 0 (It's just an electron), and a neutron has a relative mass of 1.

3) is incorrect because an alpha particle has a relative mass of 4 (It's a Helium Nucleus) and a positron has a relative mass of 1.

4) is incorrect because an alpha particle has a relative mass of 4 and a beta particle has a relative mass of 0.

29 Which statement describes the relative masses of two different particles? (1) A neutron has less mass than a positron. (2) A beta particle has less than a neutron.(3) An alpha particle has less mass than a positron.(4) An alpha particle has less mass than a beta particle.

29 Which statement describes the relative masses of two different particles? (1) A neutron has less mass than a positron. (2) A beta particle has less than a neutron.

(3) An alpha particle has less mass than a positron.

(4) An alpha particle has less mass than a beta particle.