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Which among the following particles has almost zero mass and exactly zero charge?

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Positron
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Electron
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Neutron
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Neutrino
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Solution

The correct option is D Neutrino
We know that the neutrino is the particle which has almost zero mass and exactly zero charge. Positron has the charge +e and mass me [equal to electron mass].
Electron is a particle which has e charge and 9.1×1031kg mass.
Neutron is a particle which has zero charge and 1838me mass.
So, the required answer is neutrino.

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