A particle accelerator can not increase the kinetic energy of:
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positron
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alpha particles
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neutrons
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beta
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Only charged particles can have their kinetic energy increased in a particle accelerator. Electric and magnetic fields are used to speed up the particles and these field have no effect on uncharged particles. Neutrons have no charge so a particle accelerator can not increase the kinetic enegy of a neutron.