Consider the following four particles : 1. Alpha particle 2. Proton 3. Electorn 4. Neutron Which of the following is the correct sequence in which their rest-masses increase?

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Q: 65 (NDA-I/2009)
Consider the following four particles :
1. Alpha particle
2. Proton
3. Electorn
4. Neutron
Which of the following is the correct sequence in which their rest-masses increase?

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Geography

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NDA-I

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0,4,11,2,6,4,3

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{'masses increase': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'proton': [0, 0, 1, 2], 'alpha particle': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'particles': [1, 0, 5, 16], 'rest': [0, 1, 2, 5]}

The correct sequence in which the rest-masses of the particles increase is option 3: 3-2-4-1.

Let`s break down the options to understand why option 3 is correct:

Option 1: 1-3-4-2

This option suggests that the rest-mass of an electron (option 3) is greater than that of a neutron (option 4), which is incorrect. Therefore, option 1 is not the correct sequence.

Option 2: 4-2-3-1

This option suggests that the rest-mass of a neutron (option 4) is greater than that of an electron (option 3), which is incorrect. Therefore, option 2 is not the correct sequence.

Option 3: 3-2-4-1

This option correctly states that the rest-mass of an electron (option 3) is less than that of a proton (option 2), and the rest-mass of a proton is less than that of a neutron (option 4). Therefore, option 3 is the correct sequence based on the increasing rest-masses of the particles.

Option 4: 2-3-1-4

This option suggests that the rest