Physics A: Problem Set 26: The standard model
recommended reading
High Marks: | 5:37–5:44 |
Barron's Let's Review: | 14.10 Fundamental particles and interactions |
physics.info: | The standard model |
Wikipedia: | Particles of the standard model |
HyperPhysics: | Leptons, Quarks |
Other: | Particle adventure |
Mr. Machado: | 04 The Standard Model of Particle Physics |
sample problem
- Combinatorics and quarks
- How many unique mesons can be made from just the up and down quarks? List the combinations and state their net charges.
- How many unique baryons can be made from just the up and down quarks? List the combinations and state their net charges.
homework
- The most common isotope of lithium is 73Li. How many of each of the following items are found in one of these atoms if it is electrically neutral?
- electrons
- baryons
- pentagons
- bonbons
- hadrons
- neutrons
- leptons
- morons
- protons
- borks
- sporks
- quarks