Particle interactions Flashcards

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EM force

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  • Newtons 3rd law, momentum transferred between objects vis force if no external force acts (photons approach, repel)
  • EM force between 2 charged object due to exchange of virtual photons (cant be detected directly / intercepted)
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Weak nuclear force

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Strong nuclear force

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  • Holds neutrons & protons in nucleus
  • Does not cause neutron to change to proton in β- decay
  • Does not cause proton to change to neutron in β+ decay
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