Concept explainers
(a)
The explanation of nuclear decay of the nuclear reaction
(a)
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Nuclear reaction,
Formula used:
Following particles can be written in terms of quarks as,
Calculation:
Conclusion:
Thus, s quark is converted into one u quark, one
(b)
The explanation of nuclear decay of the nuclear reaction,
(b)
Answer to Problem 30P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Nuclear reaction
Formula used:
Given particles in the nuclear reaction can be written in terms of quark as,
Calculation:
Conclusion:
In this decay,
(c)
The explanation of nuclear decay of the nuclear reaction
(c)
Answer to Problem 30P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Nuclear reaction,
Formula used:
Following mesons can be written in terms of quark as,
Calculation:
Conclusion:
In this nuclear reaction, u converts into u and one pair of
(d)
The explanation of nuclear decay of the nuclear reaction
(d)
Answer to Problem 30P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Nuclear reaction,
Formula used:
Given particles in the nuclear reaction can be written as,
Calculation:
Conclusion:
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