๐Ÿ’กap physics c: e&m review

Neutron

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

A neutron is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, with no electrical charge. It has a mass similar to that of a proton.