Q. The subatomic particles proton and neutron fall under the group of

A) Mesons
B) Photons
C) Leptons
D) Baryons
Explanation

(d) Elementary particles are mainly classified into two parts viz. Bosons & Fermions. Photons and mesons belong to Bosons. Fermions and further divided into leptons and conservation of charge principle. Baryons which are lighter and heavier particles respectively. Electrons belong to leptons. Neutrons and protons belong to Baryons. Baryons and mesons are together known as Hadrons

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