Use a bubble chamber photo to find collision/decay particles

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around interpreting a bubble chamber photo to identify collision or decay particles. The original poster expresses confusion regarding the problem, noting that it is not covered in their textbook and that they missed the relevant class instruction.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to understand the significance of symbols like 'x's in the diagram and the implications of lines splitting or curving. They mention a left/right hand rule related to charge direction but are unsure how to apply it.

Discussion Status

Some participants provide links to external resources that may assist in understanding the topic. The original poster indicates that they feel more confident in eliminating incorrect answers but does not express complete clarity on the problem.

Contextual Notes

The original poster is under time pressure due to an upcoming test and has indicated that the topic was added to the curriculum without prior coverage in their textbook.

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Homework Statement


Problem #13 on the attached picture (I can't retype a bubble diagram)
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I honestly have no clue. I know I'm not supposed to say this because I'm supposed to read my textbook first, but this is not covered at all in my textbook, this is a unit my teacher added on to the curriculum, because she thought it would be cool. Furthermore, I was absent the day she taught this, and literally nobody I have asked for help understands how to do this either.

I do know that one person mentioned to me something about a left/right hand rule, to identify the direction of charges.

The Attempt at a Solution


No idea how to start, please, help me lol. I know that there are supposed to be x's that signify something. I also know whenever the lines split, deviate, or curve, some sort of collision has occurred. I've been googling around, but nothing I've found makes any sense to me.

Context: I'm in high school, AP Physics 1, none of this is in my textbook, test is tomorrow, this is one of the practice problems my teacher gave me.
 
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