Fundamental interactions and exchange particles

Fundamental interactions and exchange particles Quiz

Spec 3.2.1.4 · AQA A-Level Physics: Quiz

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1. Which particle is the exchange particle of the electromagnetic interaction?
- A. W⁺ boson
- B. Virtual photon
- C. Neutrino
- D. W⁻ boson
2. Which interaction is responsible for beta-minus decay?
- A. Gravity
- B. Electromagnetic
- C. Weak
- D. Strong
3. Which equation correctly describes electron capture?
- A. p → n + e⁺ + $\nu_e$
- B. n → p + e⁻ + $\bar{\nu}_e$
- C. p + e⁻ → n + $\nu_e$
- D. n + e⁻ → p + $\nu_e$
4. Which exchange particle is involved in beta-minus decay?
- A. W⁺
- B. W⁻
- C. Virtual photon
- D. Positron
5. Why can the electromagnetic interaction not turn a neutron into a proton?
- A. Photons are heavier than W bosons
- B. Virtual photons are uncharged and cannot change one type of particle into another
- C. Neutrons have no mass
- D. Neutrons repel photons