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Question 23

Which of these statements is/are true?

  1. β−\beta^-β−-particles (electrons) are leptons and are subject to the electromagnetic and weak nuclear forces.
  2. Neutrinos are hadrons, so they are subject to both the weak and strong nuclear forces.
  3. The weak nuclear force is responsible for the β−\beta^-β−-decay of a neutron into a proton.
A

1, 2 and 3

B

Only 1 and 2

C

Only 1 and 3

D

Only 3

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Nuclear and particle physics Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Physics
  3. /Nuclear and particle physics

90 exam-style questions on OCR A A Level Physics Nuclear and particle physics, covering The nuclear atom, Fundamental particles, Radioactivity, and Nuclear fission and fusion. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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