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Particle Interactions & Conservation


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Course Edexcel International A Level Physics


Section 4. Further Mechanics, Fields & Particles
Topic Particle Interactions & Conservation
Difficulty Medium

Time Allowed 40
Score /28
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Question 1a
The 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.
[2 marks]

Question 1b
i) 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)
[6 marks]

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Question 1c
* 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.
[6 marks]

Question 2a
A particle collider can include a LINAC.
The diagram represents a LINAC.

Explain why this arrangement works with a constant frequency a.c. supply.
[4 marks]

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Question 2b
In a particle collider, a positron and an electron collided. Each particle had an energy of 14.5 GeV. The collision produced
two particles of a type called omega baryons.
i) An omega baryon has a mass equivalent to 3272 times the mass of an electron.
Show that the mass of an omega baryon is about 1700 MeV/c2.
(4)
ii) Calculate the kinetic energy of one of the omega baryons.
(3)

Kinetic energy = ...........................................


[7 marks]

Question 2c
A student correctly suggests that this collision cannot lead to both particles being omega baryons, as this breaks a
conservation law.
Discuss the student’s suggestion.
[3 marks]

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