Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Fundamental particles

Fundamental particles — practice question

(a)[1]

Give one example each of a hadron and a lepton.

(b(i))[1]

Describe a proton, in terms of the simple quark model.

(b(ii))[1]

Describe a neutron, in terms of the simple quark model.

(c(i))[1]

Beta particles can be released when an unstable atomic nucleus decays. The emission of a beta particle occurs because a neutron decays. Complete the following word equation for the particles produced in this reaction: neutron $\rightarrow$ \;\;\; + \;\;\; + \;\;\;.

(c(ii))[1]

State how the quark composition of the particles changes during this reaction.

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This 5-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Hadron, for example proton or neutron, and lepton, for example electron or neutrino

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