A proton and a neutron are each close to a positive nucleus. How does the charge on the nucleus affect the proton and the neutron, if

A proton and a neutron are each close to a positive nucleus.
How does the charge on the nucleus affect the proton and the neutron, if at all?
A The neutron is attracted; the proton is repelled.
B The neutron is not affected; the proton is repelled.
C The proton is attracted; the neutron is repelled.
D The proton is not affected; the neutron is repelled.

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  1. Answer: b

    Explanation:Because protons are positive and the nucleus is positive so it will be repelled and the neutron is neutral so it will be unaffected.

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