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  • Neutrons

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    Introduction Neutrons are subatomic particles that, along with protons, make up atomic nuclei. Neutrons are neutral, carrying no net electric charge. Basic Properties Neutrons are slightly more massive than protons. The mass of a neutron is approximately: Since neutrons carry no net electric charge, their electric charge is 0. Structure and Composition Neutrons are also…

  • Protons

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    Introduction Protons are subatomic particles with positive electric charge. They reside with neutrons within the atomic nucleus, with electrons “orbiting” around them. Basic Properties The proton carries a positive charge, denoted as , where is the elementary charge. The value of the elementary charge is: The mass of a proton is significantly greater than that…

  • Baryons

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    Introduction Baryons are a class of subatomic particles that belong to the hadron family, which also includes mesons. They are composed of three quarks, which are fundamental particles and the building blocks of matter. Baryons are subject to the strong nuclear force and play a significant role in nuclear and particle physics. The most common…