Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Fundamental particles

Fundamental particles — practice question

(a)[2]

State the class (group) for each of these particles: electron; neutron; neutrino; proton.

(b(i))[2]

A proton can decay into a neutron and two other particles. Complete the equation below so that it shows this proton decay: $^{1}_{1}p \rightarrow \; \ldots\, n + \ldots + \ldots$

(b(ii))[1]

Write an equation for this decay using quark composition.

(b(iii))[1]

State the name of the force that causes this decay.

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