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Which statement best describes a proton that is being accelerated?(A) It produces electromagnetic radiation.(B) The magnitude of its charge increases.(C) It absorbs a neutron to become an electron.(D) It is attracted to other protons.
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A proton is a positively charged particle that resides in the nucleus of an atom. Its charge is a fundamental property and does not change regardless of its motion or acceleration. Therefore, option (B) "The magnitude of its charge increases" is incorrect. Show more…
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