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Neutrons are more effective particles in bringing a nuclear reaction than α, proton or deuteron particles of same energy.

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The correct option is A True
As neutrons are neutral particles so they don't feel any repulsion from protons and they are better bombarding particles.
But alpha and other charge particles have repulsive forces due to protons so they are less effective.

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