What effect does an increase in the mass of the virtual exchange particle have on the range of the force it mediates?
A) decreases it
B) increases it
C) has no appreciable effect
D) decreases charged particle interactions and increases neutral particle interactions

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An increase in the mass of the virtual exchange particle decreases the range of the force it mediates, as heavier particles are less able to propagate over long distances due to their higher energy requirements.

What Effect Does an Increase in the Mass of the Virtual