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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2023

The particle that can not be accelerated by van de Graaff generator is :

  1. A neutron
  2. B proton
  3. C \(\alpha\)-particle
  4. D He\(^{+}\)
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(A) neutron

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A Van de Graaff generator uses strong electric fields to accelerate particles, which only works on objects with an electric charge. Since neutrons are electrically neutral, they do not experience any force from these fields and cannot be accelerated by the machine. A) neutron