Chapter 32, Problem 9Q

To determine

Which of the particle decays occur via electromagnetic interaction?

Answer to Problem 9Q

Solution:

The particle like pion $\left(\pi \right)$ sigma $\left({\displaystyle \sum {}^0}\right)$, and $Eta\left(n^0\right)$ decays occur via electromagnetic interaction.

Explanation of Solution

Given info:

Particle decays should occur via electromagnetic interaction.

Concept used:

Decays of photon particles are responsible for the electromagnetic interaction.

Calculation:

Photons particle are pion $\left({\pi }^0\right),$ sigma $\left({\displaystyle \sum {}^0}\right)$ and $Eta\left(n^0\right)$ whose decay is responsible for the electromagnetic interaction.