What subatomic particle by itself is least affected by electromagnetic radiation?
A)the electron
B)the proton
C)the neutron
D)the nucleus

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Neutrons have no charge, so they are not affected by electromagnetic radiation, which interacts with charged particles. Electrons are heavily affected by it since they have a negative charge and are very small. Protons and the nucleus overall would be affected to a lesser extent, but still more than neutrons since they have a positive charge.

What Subatomic Particle by Itself Is Least Affected by Electromagnetic