Assertion : Neutrons penetrate matter more readily as compared to protons. Reason : Neutrons are slightly more massive than protons.
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Neutron is about 0.1 more massive than proton. But the unique thing about the neutron is that while it is heavy, it has no charge (it is neutral). This lack of charge gives it the ability to penetrate matter without interacting as quickly as the beta particles or alpha particles.
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neutrons are having Mass greater than protons and neutrons and therefore they have greater Momentum due to which they can penetrate into matter easily.
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