Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Atoms, nuclei and radiation

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

(a)[1]

State and explain whether a neutron is a fundamental particle.

(b(i))[2]

A proton in a nucleus at rest decays. State the two leptons produced by the decay.

(b(ii))[2]

Some of the energy released in the decay is given to the two leptons. State two possible forms in which the rest of the released energy may be carried.

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