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(a) Show that all combinations of three quarks produce
Chapter 33, Problem 42(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 42PE
(a) Show that all combinations of three quarks produce integral charges. Thus baryons must have integral charge. (b) Show that all combinations of a quark and an antiquark produce only integral charges. Thus mesons must have integral charge.
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QUESTION:
Problem 42PE
(a) Show that all combinations of three quarks produce integral charges. Thus baryons must have integral charge. (b) Show that all combinations of a quark and an antiquark produce only integral charges. Thus mesons must have integral charge.
ANSWER:
Solution 42PE
(a) Quarks are defined as fundamental building blocks and members of the exclusive club of truly elementary particles.
All combinations of three quarks produce integral charges. There are two possible quark charges.
Thus, the possible 4 combinations are:
First combination:
++= 1
Second combination: