Solution Found!

(a) Show that all combinations of three quarks produce

Chapter 33, Problem 42

(choose chapter or problem)

Get Unlimited Answers
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.

Questions & Answers

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:

Add to cart


Study Tools You Might Need

Not The Solution You Need? Search for Your Answer Here:

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back