Assertion : Neutrons penetrate matter more readily as compared to protons. 

Reason : Neutrons are slightly more massive than protons.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A and R are false

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The correct option is (b) Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Neutrons, because of the neutral charge penetrate matter more easily than do charged particles e.g., protons and electrons.

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