Particle

Particle Physics (The option)

Q1. What three values are conserved in a nuclear reaction.
 

Q2.²²²Rn₈₆ undergoes a nuclear disintegration and loses an alpha particle. 7.8X10^-13j are released as the kinetic energy of the products. Find the kinetic energy of the alpha particle.
 

Q3. Name the four fundamental forces of nature and give a property of each.

Q4. Distinguish between Leptons and Hadrons with regard to their structure and the forces they feel.

Structure: Leptons______________________________________________________________

Hadrons______________________________________________________________

Force: Leptons__________________________________________________________________

Hadrons__________________________________________________________________

Q5. Give the quark composition of Mesons and Baryons.

Mesons________________________ Baryons_________________________

Q6. Name the six types of quark and give the charge to be found on each.

Charge

(1)__________________________ ____________________

(2)__________________________ ____________________

(3)__________________________ ____________________

(4)__________________________ ____________________

(5)__________________________ ____________________

(6)__________________________ ____________________

Q7. Give the quark composition of the following particles.

Proton ______________ Pion________________

Neutron_____________ Kaon_______________