Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Fundamental particles

Fundamental particles — practice question

(a)[2]

The outcomes of the $\alpha$-particle scattering experiment led to the nuclear model for the atom. State the outcomes that showed that most of the atom’s mass is concentrated in a very small region and that most of the atom is empty space.

(b)[1]

State what $\gamma$-radiation is composed of.

(c)[2]

Table 7.1 shows the names of three particles and the classifications that may apply to them. Complete Table 7.1 by placing ticks (✓) in the boxes to show the classifications that apply to each particle.

(d(i))[1]

A particle with an unusual charge was an important discovery in the development of quark theory. The particle is a hadron with a mass of $2.19 \times 10^{-27}\,\text{kg}$ and a charge of $+2e$, where $e$ is the elementary charge. Calculate the mass, in u, of the particle. Give your answer to three significant figures.

(d(ii))[2]

Determine a possible quark composition for a hadron with charge $+2e$. Explain your reasoning.

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