Concept explainers
(a)
The expression for
(a)
Answer to Problem 22P
The expression for
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for
Here,
Conclusion:
Therefore, the expression for
(b)
The mathematical expression to show that the neutrino created at
(b)
Answer to Problem 22P
The mathematical expressions to show that the neutrino created at
Explanation of Solution
Write the conditions for the neutrino created at
Here,
Here,
Write the expression for
Substitute
Put equation (V) in equation (II).
Substitute
Put equation (VII) in equation (III).
Conclusion:
Therefore, the mathematical expressions to show that the neutrino created at
(c)
To show that the probability of finding a
(c)
Answer to Problem 22P
It is showed that the probability of finding a
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation for the probability of finding a
Here,
Put equation (I) in the above equation.
After some algebra, it can be showed that
Conclusion:
Therefore, it is showed that the probability of finding a
(d)
To show that for a fixed momentum
(d)
Answer to Problem 22P
It is showed that for a fixed momentum
Explanation of Solution
In this case, the experiment involves setting up a
Write the expression for
Here,
Rewrite the above equation for very small masses such that
Write the expression for
Here,
Rewrite the above equation for very small masses such that
Find
Conclusion:
Therefore, it is showed that for a fixed momentum
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