Use a bubble chamber photo to find collision/decay particles

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The discussion revolves around a high school AP Physics 1 student struggling with a bubble chamber problem not covered in their textbook. They express confusion about identifying collision and decay particles, mentioning a left/right hand rule for determining charge direction. Despite feeling lost, they seek help and resources to understand the concept better. A helpful link to a relevant educational site is provided, which aids in their comprehension. The student feels more confident about eliminating incorrect answers for their upcoming test.
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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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