The decay mode of the negative muon is μ− → e− + ν -e + νμ .(a) Find the energy released in MeV.(b) Verify that charge and lepton family numbers are conserved.

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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A: Given:- An electron cannot decay into two neutrinos. Which of the following conservation laws would…

Q: When an electron and positron collide at the SLAC facility, they each have 50.0 GeV kinetic…

A: Given: Energy during collision or kinetic energy , KE = 50 GeV = 50000 MeV

Q: A virtual particle having an approximate mass of 1014 GeV/c2 may be associated with the unification…

A: We know,

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

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Q: Is the decay n → e+ + e− possible considering the appropriate conservation laws? State why or why…

A: We can verify whether the given decay is possible or not by checking the following conservation laws

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A: Both Σ0 and Λ0 particles have the same quark combination given as (uds). Particles with same quark…

Q: A K0 particle at rest decays into a π+ and a π−. The mass of the K0 is 497.7 MeV/c2 and the mass of…

A: The expression for the speed of each the pion from energy equation,

Q: Calculate the linear momentm of 25 GeV proton assuming that rest mass energy of the proton is 1 GeV.

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Q: A proton and an antiproton collide head-on, with each having a kinetic energy of 7.00 TeV (such as…

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Q: An η0 meson at rest decays into three p mesons. (a) What are the allowed combinations of π0 , π+,…

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Q: A muon (mμc2 = 105.7 MeV) at rest decays into a electron (mec2 = 0.511 MeV) and a neutrino (whose…

A: Given,

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A: The solution is given below

Q: Why does the η0 meson have such a short lifetime compared to most other mesons?

A: Mesons are usually unstable and have both particle and antiparticle. They decay in 1/1000000 times…

Q: Which of the following reactions and decays are possible? For those forbidden, explain what laws are…

A: Concept Used : For checking if the decay is possible or not we will be checking whether or not the…

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…

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Q: An antiproton p has the same rest energy as a proton. It is created in the reaction p + p → p + p +…

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Q: What is the rest energy (in joules) of a subatomic particle whose (rest) mass is 6.7×10−31 kg?  How…

A: Rest mass m0=6.7×10^-31 kg  Rest mass energy E=m0C2  C=3×10^8 m/s

Q: Is the decay μ− → e− + νe + νμ possible consideringthe appropriate conservation laws? State why or…

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Q: A p-meson at rest decays according toπ− → μ +  What is the energy carried offby the neutrino? Assume…

A: The reaction,

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

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Q: Determine the rest energy (in MeV) for a neutron with mass 1.675×10-27 kg.

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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: The decay mode of the negative muon is μ- → e-+v-e +vπ. Find the energy released in MeV.

A: Rest energy of μ- is 105.7 MeV. Rest energy of electron is 0.511 MeV Rest energy of v-e and vπ are…

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Q: The primary decay mode for the negative pion is π− → μ− + ν-μ .                  (a) What is the…

A: a)  The negative pion is π− → μ− + ν-μ . Rest energy of π−=139.6MeV Rest energy of μ− =105.7 MeV…

Q: Consider the neutrino whose symbol is . (a) Is it a quark, a lepton, a meson, or a baryon? (b) Is it…

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Q: head-on collision between a proton and an antipro having a mass of 938.3 MeV/c²) traveling at the…

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Q: Two protons are racing directly toward each other at the same speed. They collide, and a stationary…

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Q: What is the energy of each photon produced by positron– electron annihilation? (a) 1/2 mev2 , where…

A: Annihilation is a process of converting mass into radiation. It follows from Einstein's mass-energy…

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A: The rest mass of pion,

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A: The kinetic energy for a relativistic particle,

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Q: Two protons approach each other with 70.4 MeV of kinetic energy and engage in a reaction in which a…

A: The reaction is

Q: Is the decay μ- → e- + ve + vμ possible considering the appropriate conservation laws? State why or…

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Q: How can the lifetime of a particle indicate that its decay is caused by the strong nuclear force?

A: Strong nuclear force is one of the fundamental force in nature. Among gravitational force,…

Q: •11 SSM www Which conservation law is violated in each of these proposed decays? Assume that the…

A: The given reaction,

Nuclear interactions

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