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P.3.2.1.5 Classification of particles

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 3mins

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1.

The ∑0 baryon, composed of the quark combination uds, is produced through the strong interaction between a π+ meson and a neutron.


π+ + n → ∑0 + X


What is the quark composition of X?

a)

us̅

b)

ud

c)

ud̅

d)

uds̅

2.

An iodine nucleus decays into a nucleus of Xe−131, a beta-minus particle and particle Y.


Which is a property of particle Y?

a)

It has a lepton number of +1

b)

It is an antiparticle

c)

It is negatively charged

d)

It experiences the strong interaction

3.

Which line correctly classifies the particle shown?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

4.

What of the following is a hadron of zero charge?

a)

neutrino

b)

photon

c)

proton

d)

neutron

5.

What are the numbers of hadrons, baryons and mesons in an atom of 73Li?

a)

hadrons: 7

baryons: 3

mesons: 3

b)

hadrons: 7

baryons: 4

mesons: 4

c)

hadrons: 7

baryons: 7

mesons: 0

d)

hadrons: 10

baryons: 7

mesons: 0

6.

Which of the following is not true?

a)

Each meson consists of a single quark and a single antiquark.

b)

Each baryon consists of three quarks

c)

The magnitude of the charge on every quark is ⅓

d)

A particle consisting of a single quark has not been observed.