GK QUESTION#3150
Consider the following statements: 1. An electron has a negative charge, a proton has a positive charge, and a neutron is electrically neutral. 2. The proton and neutron both carry positive charges. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer
A. 1 only
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Explanation
The electron carries negative charge, the proton positive charge, and the neutron has no net electric charge. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.