Assertion : Neutrons penetrate matter more readily as compared to protons. \ Reason : A neutron has

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Assertion : Neutrons penetrate matter more readily as compared to protons. \ Reason : A neutron has no charge.

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(a) : Protons suffer more collisions when they enter matter than neutrons. In each collision they lose energy. Hence, neutrons penetrate into matter more than protons. The reason why protons suffer more collisions is because of their charge.