Edexcel A-Level Physics Particle Equations

Practise Edexcel A-Level Physics particle equations by interpreting decay symbols and naming particles in interaction equations.

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write or identify particle decay equations from symbols, charges and particle names

[Maximum number: 2]

Experiments with muons are taking place at Fermilab in the USA to improve our understanding of the standard model.

A muon $\mu^-$ can be produced by the decay shown in this nuclear equation.

$\pi^-\rightarrow\mu^-+\bar{\nu}_{\mu}$

State the names of the two other particles involved.

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4.5.124 - Particle equations question 1