(a) The most common decay mode of the Ξ− particle is Ξ− → Λ0 + π− . Using the quantum numbers in the table given above, show that strangeness changes by 1, baryon number and charge are conserved, and lepton family numbers are unaffected.                                                                                      (b) Is the decay K+ → μ+ + νμ allowed, given the quantum numbers in the table given above?

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Q: (a) What particle has the quark composition u u d ?(b) What should its decay mode be?

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Q: The sigma-zero particle decays mostly via the reaction Σ0 → Λ0 + γ . Explain how this decay and the…

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Q: Which of the following reactions: i. π+p→K+1° ii. p+p→л+ + π¯¯ iii. τ → e¯ + √₁ + Ve iv. μ +е →Vμ +…

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

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

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

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Q: Examine the lepton conservation laws in the decay of the π- and μ-.

A: The decay equation is given as: π-→μ-+νμμ-→e-+νe+ν¯μ

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Q: Consider the following reaction: p + p → p + Λ + K+ . How much bombarding energy is required for…

A: Given: Reaction: p + p → p + Λ + K+

Q: Calculate the mass equivalence in amu of the energy contained in a stick match.

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

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Q: . When a muon decays, the angular distribution of the daughter electron is 1 P(cos 0) = (1 + a cos…

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Q: Calculate the decay rate of Z →> cc Show you calculation on the worked sheet. You can use: gz = 0.74…

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Q: Gluons and the photon are massless. Does this imply that the W + , W − , and Z 0 are the ultimate…

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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: