Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Fundamental particles

Fundamental particles — practice question

(a)[3]

Complete Table 7.1 so that the charges, expressed in terms of the elementary charge $e$, are shown for each of the quark and antiquark flavours listed.

(b(i))[1]

State the name of the class (group) of fundamental particles that includes baryons and mesons.

(b(ii))[2]

Compare baryons and mesons in terms of their constituent particles.

(c)[2]

Describe $\beta^+$ decay in terms of the fundamental particles involved.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: charge of up quark $= +\tfrac{2}{3}$ and charge of down quark $= -\tfrac{1}{3}$

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