The particle used by Walton and Cockcroft was a?
Light wave
Neutron
Proton
Particle beam
Answer
The particle used by Walton and Cockcroft was a particle beam, a stream of charged particles moving together. In their experiment, Walton and Cockcroft used a particle beam of protons to bombard a lithium target, resulting in the first man-made nuclear reaction. This groundbreaking experiment marked a significant milestone in particle physics and nuclear science, opening doors to further exploration and understanding of atomic and subatomic phenomena.
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