The neutrino is
A) an uncharged nuclear particle with mass intermediate between those of the electron and the proton,like a low-mass neutron,capable of penetrating large thicknesses of matter.
B) another name for an electron that carries a positive charge instead of a negative charge.
C) a heavy,uncharged nuclear particle,easily detected.
D) an elusive,subatomic particle having little or no mass,and very difficult to detect.

Question

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The description given matches the properties of a neutrino which is an elusive, subatomic particle that has little or no mass and is very difficult to detect. Option A describes a neutron and Option B is incorrect as an electron always carries a negative charge. Option C describes a neutron or a neutrino with the wrong characteristic.

The Neutrino Is