Which line does not give the correct exchange particle for the process?

1.
Process Exchange particle

A gravitational attraction W boson

electrostatic repulsion of
B virtual photon
electrons

C strong interaction pion

D β− decay W boson

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2. In a nuclear reaction is bombarded by neutrons. This results in the capture of one neutron
and the emission of one proton by one nucleus of . The resulting nucleus is

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Which equation shows the process of annihilation?

3.

A π− + π → γ

C β− + p → γ

D γ + γ → β+ + β−
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4. The nucleus of captures a proton and emits an α particle. What is the product nucleus?

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Which row describes the nature of the strong nuclear force between two nucleons at separations
5. of 0.25 fm, 2.0 fm and 8.0 fm?

At a separation of 0.25 At a separation of 2.0 At a separation of 8.0

fm fm fm

A attractive repulsive negligible

B repulsive attractive attractive

C negligible repulsive attractive

D repulsive attractive negligible

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Mark schemes
A
1.
[1]

B
2.
[1]

B
3.
[1]

C
4.
[1]

D
5.
repulsive attractive negligible
[1]

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