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  • Neutrons are particles with no charge on them which means they are neutral. If you want a particle to hit the nucleus with a lot of energy, then a more massive particle is the better choice and neutrons fulfill that criteria well.
  • Something like an electron can't be used as a projectile because its mass is quite small thus no significant momentum.
  • Electrons and protons are electrically charged thus may deflect in the presence of an electric or magnetic field.
  •  Neutrons can penetrate directly to the nucleus and cause nuclear reactions

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