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 mass 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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Leon

14 July, 11:39

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 mass 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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William Lester · Answer 1

A neutron has mass 1

A positron has mass 0

A beta particle has mass 0

An alpha particle has mass 4

Following that logic, '2. A beta particle has less mass than a neutron' is the correct answer

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 mass than a neutron.3. An alpha particle has less mass than a positron.4. An alpha particle has less mass than a beta particle.

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 mass than a neutron.

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

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