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The absolute mass of a neutron is:

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Half of the mass of an electron
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Slightly greater than the mass of a proton
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Equal to the mass of an electron
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Twice the mass of a proton
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Solution

The correct option is B Slightly greater than the mass of a proton
The absolute mass of a neutron is slightly greater than the mass of a proton.
Mass of a neutron = 1.6750×1027 kg and mass of a proton = 1.6727×1027 kg

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