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PermanentRoundFile t1_iy77njf wrote

Reply to comment by PhysicsFornicator in Depictions of atomic nuclei often show distinct and individual protons and neutrons, is this accurate? by ZTYTHYZ

So for the lay folks out here, you're saying that neutrons still have polarity despite their overall charge being neutral?

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TerpenesByMS t1_iy78lzf wrote

Neutrons have a magnetic dipole I.E. are a tiny magnet with a north and south, despite being electrically neutral. Electrons and protons also have a magnetic dipole - which is more commonly called spin.

Edit: clarity

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