Neutron Mass -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Neutron Mass”:

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Question 1: What is the mass of a neutron?

(a) Approximately 1.67 x 10^-27 kilograms
(b) Approximately 9.11 x 10^-31 kilograms
(c) Approximately 1.67 x 10^-27 atomic mass units (u)
(d) Approximately 1.67 x 10^-24 grams

Question 2: In what subatomic particle is the mass of a neutron similar to?

(a) Electron
(b) Proton
(c) Alpha particle
(d) Positron

Question 3: What is the electric charge of a neutron?

(a) Positive
(b) Negative
(c) Neutral
(d) It can vary depending on the context

Question 4: Which type of decay can a neutron undergo to change into a proton?

(a) Alpha decay
(b) Beta-minus decay
(c) Beta-plus decay
(d) Gamma decay

Question 5: What principle does the mass difference between a neutron and a proton illustrate?

(a) Pauli exclusion principle
(b) Law of conservation of energy
(c) Law of conservation of momentum
(d) Mass-energy equivalence principle

Question 6: Which particle has a greater mass: a neutron or an electron?

(a) Neutron
(b) Electron
(c) Both have the same mass
(d) It depends on the specific isotope

Question 7: What is the role of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom?

(a) To provide a positive charge to balance protons
(b) To provide a negative charge to balance electrons
(c) To stabilize the nucleus and contribute to its mass
(d) To mediate nuclear reactions

Question 8: Which fundamental force is responsible for binding protons and neutrons together in the nucleus?

(a) Gravity
(b) Electromagnetic force
(c) Strong nuclear force
(d) Weak nuclear force

Question 9: What is the approximate mass ratio of a neutron to a proton?

(a) 1:1
(b) 1:2
(c) 1:3
(d) 1:4

Question 10: How are neutrons detected in scientific experiments?

(a) By their electric charge
(b) By their strong nuclear force
(c) By their interaction with photons
(d) By their interaction with other particles