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1.5 Particle interactons Flashcards

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1
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How can force be measured?

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» Using newton meters and force sensors

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What is the equation for momentum?

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» mass x velocity

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What happens when 2 objects interact?

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» They exert equal and opposite forces on each other
» Momentum is transferred between the objects by these forces

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What is the electromagnetic force between 2 charged objects due to?

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» Virtual protons, such as the interaction between 2 protons

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5
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Why can’t we detect virtual protons?

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» If we detect them by using a detector we would stop the force acting on the charged particles

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» Describe the Feynman diagram between 2 protons

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» 2 protons straight line towards the exchange particle
» Exchange particle is the virtual photon
» Resultant particles are 2 protons

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What does the strong nuclear force do?

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» Overcomes the electrostatic forces of attraction and holds the neutrons and protons in a nucleus together

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Why can’t beta decay be caused by the strong nuclear force?

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» Cannot be caused by electromagnetic forces as the neutron is uncharged

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What can we conclude if the strong nuclear force is not responsible for beta decay?

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» Must be weaker than the strong nuclear force, otherwise it would affect the stable nuclei

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» What is the force called which causes beta decay?

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» Weak nuclear force

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What particles are produced when a neutrino interacts with a neutron?

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» Proton and an electron

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What exchange particle is present when a neutrino interacts with a neutron?

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» W ^ - boson

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How can you figure out what exchange particles is needed for the interaction?

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» Draw 2 lines at each vertex, then calculate using the overall charge before, and the overall charge after

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What particles are produced when a proton interacts with an antineutrino?

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» Neutron and a beta plus particle

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What exchange particle is responsible for the interaction between the antineutrino and the proton?

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» W+ Boson

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What are the W boson particles responsible for?

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» Responsible for the rare interactions and exchange of these particles

17
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What are some common facts about W bosons?

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» Have a non-zero rest mass
» Have a very short range
» Can be both negatively and positively charged

18
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What is the range of a W boson particle?

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» 0.001 fm

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What is the lifetime of a w boson particle?

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» x 10 ^ -27 seconds

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What is the role of the boson in beta decay?

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» If it meets a neutrino or antineutrino, it changes them into an electron or a positron respectively

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» What is the role of W boson particle if no neutrino or antineutrino is present?

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» W - boson decays into a B- particle and an antineutrino
» W+ boson decays into a B+ particle and a neutrino

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What is the equation for B- decay?

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n » p + B- + antineutrino

23
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What exchange particle is present in beta - decay?

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» W- boson particle

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What is the equation for B+ decay?

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p » n + positron + neutrino

25
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What is the exchange particle present in B+ decay?

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» W+

26
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What is electron capture?

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» When a proton in a proton-rich nucleus turns into a neutron as a result of interacting through the weak interaction with an inner shell electron from outside the nucleus

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What is the equation for electron capture?

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» p + e^-1 = n + v

28
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What can electron capture also happen?

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» When a proton and an electron collide at a very high speed

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What are force carriers?

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» Particles which are exchanged when the electromagnetic force and the weak force act respectively

30
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What is the force carrier for gravity?

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» Graviton

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What are the carrier particles in the strong nuclear force?

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» Gluons and pions

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What are the carrier particles in electromagnetic radiation?

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» Photons

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What are the carrier particles in the weak force?

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» W+, W-, and Z

34
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What is the range of gravity and electromagnetic radiation?

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» Infinite

35
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Which is stronger. weak force, or gravity?

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» Weak froce

36
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What is the main role of the W boson?

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» Transfer energy
» Conserve momentum
» Transfer force

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