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(a) How much energy would be released if the proton did
Chapter 33, Problem 37(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 37PE
(a) How much energy would be released if the proton did decay via the conjectured reaction p → π 0 + e + ? (b) Given that the π 0 decays to two γ s and that the e + will find an electron to annihilate, what total energy is ultimately produced in proton decay? (c) Why is this energy greater than the proton’s total mass (converted to energy)?
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QUESTION:
Problem 37PE
(a) How much energy would be released if the proton did decay via the conjectured reaction p → π 0 + e + ? (b) Given that the π 0 decays to two γ s and that the e + will find an electron to annihilate, what total energy is ultimately produced in proton decay? (c) Why is this energy greater than the proton’s total mass (converted to energy)?
ANSWER:
Solution37PE
a)
energy released from the reaction is determined by the change in the rest mass energies is 803 Mev
b)