One of the decay modes of the omega minus is Ω− → Λ0 + K−..(a) What is the change in strangeness?(b) Verify that baryon number and charge are conserved,while lepton numbers are unaffected.(c) Write the equation in terms of the constituent quarks,indicating that the weak force is responsible.

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Q: The quark composition of the proton is uud, whereas that of the neutron is udd. Show that the…

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Q: Why do leptons have integral charge while quarks have fractional charge?

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Q: For each of the following forbidden reactions, select the conservation law(s) which is (are)…

A: (a)           n+π0→γ+p charge:    0 + 0      0+e (charge is violated)

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Q: Show that all combinations of three quarks produce integral charges. Thus baryons must have integral…

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Q: Do all hadrons with a strange quark also have nonzero strangeness?

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Q: The quark compositions of the proton and neutron are, respectively, uud and udd, where u is an up…

A: The quark composition of the proton is uud The quark composition of the neutron is udd The quark…

Q: the baryon number p + p → 2y. Determine (b) the baryon number and (c) the electron-lepton number of…

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Q: Assuming conservation of momentum, what is the energy ofeach γ ray produced in the decay of a…

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Q: The reaction π+ + p → Δ++ (described in the preceding problem) takes place via the strong force. (a)…

A: Given: The reaction  π+ + p → Δ++  We are asked to find baryon number of the Δ++ particle. To draw…

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Q: (a) Show that the conjectured decay of the proton, p → π0 + e+ , violates conservation of baryon…

A: (a) Baryon number conservation Total baryon number before decay is 1 and after decay is 0. hence…

Q: The only combination of quark colors that produces a white baryon isRGB. Identify all the color…

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Q: •16 Does the proposed reaction p+p - A° +E+ +e- conserve (a) charge, (b) baryon number, (c) electron…

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Q: One decay mode for the eta-zero meson is η0 → γ + γ.(a) Find the energy released.(b) What is the…

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Q: One of the decay modes of the omega minus is Ω− → Ξ0 + π− .(a) What is the change in strangeness?(b)…

A: For the given reaction, Therefore, the change in strangeness here is

Q: (a) Is the decay Σ− → n + π− possible considering theappropriate conservation laws? State why or why…

A: (a) The provided nuclear reaction is: The charge on the left-hand side and right-hand side is:…

Q: The principal decay mode of the sigma zero is ∑0 → ʌ0 + ϒ . Considering the preceding and the short…

A: Strangeness of LHS: S=-1 Strangeness of RHS: S=-1+0=-1 Therefore, strangeness is conserved.

Q: Explain how conservation of baryon number is responsible for conservation of total atomic mass…

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Q: Which particles are categorized as Baryons?

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Q: (a) Show that the proton-decay p → e+ + γ cannot occur because it violates the conservation of…

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Q: Doubly charged baryons are known to exist. Why are there no doubly charged mesons?

A: Mesons are charge less and mass less particles which exist in form of wave energy or packets of…

Q: Show that all combinations of a quark and an antiquark produce only integral charges. Thus mesons…

A: qq¯ combination I3 S B Y Q paricle us¯ 1/2 1 0 1 1  k+ ds¯ -1/2 1 0 1 1  k0 su¯ -1/2 -1 0 -1…

Q: Describe the properties of baryons and mesons and the important differences between them.

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Q: How can the weak nuclear force change the flavor of a quark?

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Q: Tell me which conservation law or laws the reaction violates From: 1. Mass energy 2. Spin…

A: (1). Equation 1 involves tau, gamma ( photon), electron. The conservation laws are follows,   If…

Q: What were the three quark types or flavors  proposed?

A: Quark is a fundamental particle, of which electrons, neutrons and protons are made of.

Q: What are the disadvantages of colliding-beam accelerators?

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Q: Consider the following decay: π0 → μ- + e+ + υμ. What conservation laws are violated by this decay?…

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Q: Verify from its quark composition that the ∆+ particle could be an excited state of the proton.

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Q: Calculate the total kinetic energy (in MeV) carried away by the pions after this decay: Σ0 → n + π+

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Q: Tell me which conservation law or laws the reaction violates From: 1. Mass energy 2. Spin…

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Q: Mesons should be made up of an even number of quarks. Give reason?

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Q: In the theory of quantum chromodynamics, quarks come in three colors. How would you justify the…

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Q: What is the electrical charge of the baryons with the quark compositions (a) uud-  and (b)udd? What…

A: The baryon uud־ and udd are called delta baryon.

Q: The quark compositions of the proton and neutron are, respectively, uud and udd, where u is an up…

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Q: The quark compositions of the K0 and ^0 and ^0 particles are ds and uds, respectively. Show that the…

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Q: (a) Is a hadron always a baryon?(b) Is a baryon always a hadron?(c) Can an unstable baryon decay…

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Q: 30 SSM www Using the up, down, and strange quarks only. construct, if possible, a baryon (a) with q…

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Nuclear interactions

In nature, there are certain rules and standards for an interaction. These interactions are universally accepted. There are four types of interactions: