1a
2 marks
2 marksThe diagram shows particle tracks in a detector. A negative K meson collided with a stationary proton. An omega baryon and a positive K meson were produced after the impact.
Explain the process that enables a particle detector to detect charged particles.
1b6 marks
6 marksi)
Describe the structure of a baryon and a meson.
(2)
ii)
A magnetic field acts in the detector.
State the direction of the magnetic field.
(1)
iii)
Deduce the charge and baryon number for the omega particle.
(3)
1c6 marks
6 marks* The rest mass of the omega baryon is significantly larger than the rest mass of the proton.
Discuss how energy and momentum are conserved during this collision.
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