The reaction π− + p → K0 + Λ0 occurs with high probability, whereas the reaction π− + p → K0 + n never occurs. Analyze these reactions at the quark level. Show that the first reaction conserves the total number of each type of quark and the second reaction does not.

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: Which conservation law is violated in the strong nuclear reaction π− + p → Σ+ + K−

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Q: Determine the muon-lepton number in the reaction u → e + De + V. (b) Determine the value of strange-…

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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

Q: The following reactions or decays involve one or more neutrinos.In each case, supply the missing…

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Q: One type of meson that can be exchanged between nucleons is the ? (rho), with a mass of 775 MeV/c2.…

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Q: Suppose leptons are created in a reaction. Does this imply the weak force is acting? (for example,…

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

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Q: The quark flavor change d → u takes place in β− decay. Does this mean that the reverse quark flavor…

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Q: Explain with reasons and showing working whether the following reactions and decays would be…

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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: One of the decay modes of the omega minus is Ω− → Λ0 + K−..(a) What is the change in strangeness?(b)…

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Q: Use the conservation laws to fill in the missing numbers or particle symbols indicated by the dots…

A: In any nuclear reaction, the mass number (A) and the atomic number (Z) always remains conserved.

Q: A proton cannot decay into a neutron and a neutrino.Which of the following conservation laws would…

A: The mass of a neutron and a neutrino is greater than that of a proton. Since, the proton is at rest,…

Q: Name at least one conservation law that prevents each of the following reactions from occurring. (a)…

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Q: (a) How much energy would be released if the proton did decay via the conjectured reaction p → π0+e+…

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Q: The decay products from the decay of short-lived unstable particles can provide evidence that these…

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Q: The decay mode of the negative muon is μ− → e− + ν -e + νμ .(a) Find the energy released in MeV.(b)…

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

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