Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Fundamental particles

Fundamental particles — practice question

Which statement gives a description of $\beta^-$ decay in a simple quark model?

  • AA down quark changes to an up quark and emits an electron and an electron antineutrino.
  • BA down quark changes to an up quark and emits a positron and an electron neutrino.
  • CAn up quark changes to a down quark and emits an electron and an electron antineutrino.
  • DAn up quark changes to a down quark and emits a positron and an electron neutrino.

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