SUMMARY
The total energy of radiation produced in proton-antiproton annihilation, where each particle has a mass of 1.67 x 10-27 kg and is at rest before collision, is calculated using the equation E=mc2. The resulting energy is 3.002 x 10-10 joules, equivalent to 1.87 GeV. The calculation is confirmed to be correct, and the query regarding the marks assigned for the question suggests a potential misprint.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of Einstein's mass-energy equivalence principle (E=mc2)
- Basic knowledge of particle physics, specifically proton and antiproton properties
- Familiarity with energy units, including joules and electron volts
- Concept of momentum conservation in particle interactions
NEXT STEPS
- Research the implications of proton-antiproton annihilation in high-energy physics
- Learn about photon production and conservation of momentum in particle collisions
- Explore advanced calculations involving particle mass-energy equivalence
- Investigate the role of electromagnetic radiation in particle physics experiments
USEFUL FOR
Students studying particle physics, physicists involved in high-energy experiments, and educators teaching concepts of mass-energy equivalence and particle interactions.