Question

g When a high-energy proton or pion traveling near the speed of light collides with a nucleus, it may travel 3.2 10-15 m before interacting. From this information, find the time interval required for the strong interaction to occur.

Answer 1

Time,
`t=1.07* 10^(-23)\ s`

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

When a high-energy proton or pion traveling near the speed of light collides with a nucleus, it may travel
`3.2* 10^(-15)\ m` before interacting.

Let t is the time interval required for the strong interaction to occur. It will move with the speed of light. So,

`t=(d)/(c)\\\\t=(3.2* 10^(-15))/(3* 10^8)\\\\t=1.07* 10^(-23)\ s`

So, the time interval is
`1.07* 10^(-23)\ s`