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The speed of light in a vacuum is sometimes called the speed of light in vacuum.
The speed of light in a vacuum is sometimes called the speed of light in vacuum.
True
Each particle has a matching antiparticle with the same mass and rest energy, but with opposite charge (amongst other things).
Each particle has a matching antiparticle with the same mass and rest energy, but with opposite charge (amongst other things).
True
Antiparticles only exist for a fraction of a second before they usually get converted back to energy.
Antiparticles only exist for a fraction of a second before they usually get converted back to energy.
True
What happens when a proton collides with an antiproton?
What happens when a proton collides with an antiproton?
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What is the name for this type of creation when two particles collide and state what causes extra particles to be created?
What is the name for this type of creation when two particles collide and state what causes extra particles to be created?
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Give reasons why the reaction: p + p → p + p + π is not possible.
Give reasons why the reaction: p + p → p + p + π is not possible.
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A photon produces an electron-positron pair, each with 9.84 x 10⁻¹⁰ J of energy. Calculate the frequency of the photon.
A photon produces an electron-positron pair, each with 9.84 x 10⁻¹⁰ J of energy. Calculate the frequency of the photon.
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Explain what causes extra particles to be created when two particles collide.
Explain what causes extra particles to be created when two particles collide.
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Describe the properties of an electron-antineutrino.
Describe the properties of an electron-antineutrino.
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Give one similarity and one difference between a proton and an antiproton.
Give one similarity and one difference between a proton and an antiproton.
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Study Notes
Electromagnetic Radiation
- Visible light is one type of electromagnetic radiation
- The electromagnetic spectrum is continuous, with varying frequencies and wavelengths
- The energy of a photon (light packet) is related to its frequency (E = hf)
- The frequency and wavelength are linked via the speed of light (c = fλ)
Particles and Antiparticles
- Each particle has a matching antiparticle with the same mass and opposite charge
- Examples of particle-antiparticle pairs include proton-antiproton, neutron-antineutron, electron-positron, and neutrino-antineutrino
- Antiparticles have the same mass but opposite charges as their corresponding particles.
Pair Production
- High-energy photons can create particle-antiparticle pairs
- The minimum energy needed is the combined rest mass energy of the created particles
- This process converts energy into matter and antimatter
Annihilation
- When a particle meets its antiparticle, they annihilate
- The combined mass is converted to energy (photons)
- The minimum energy required for each photon is equal to the combined rest mass of the initial particles.
Particle Properties
- Rest energy of particles are listed in the table, including mass (kg)
- The energy and mass of the corresponding antiparticle are equivalent
- Photon frequency of the particle-antiparticle pair production/annihilation can be calculated using the equations provided in the table.
- The mass and energy values given are for the most common particles.
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Explore the fascinating world of electromagnetic radiation, particles, and antiparticles. This quiz covers key concepts such as the electromagnetic spectrum, pair production, and annihilation of particles. Test your understanding of these fundamental topics in physics.
