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The mass of a neutron is nearly equal to the mass of the proton.

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The correct option is A True
Mass of a proton is 1.67262 × 10⁻²⁷ kg,
Mass of a neutron is 1.67493 × 10⁻²⁷ kg.
The mass of a neutron is nearly equal to that of a proton.
Therefore the given statement is true.

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