Why does Δ+ decay to n + π+ via the weak force?

Join the discussion
Registration is free. Ask a follow-up in this thread, or start your own.
3 replies · 3K views
12x4
Messages
28
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement

:[/B]

For the decay of the ∆+ → n + π+, sketch an appropriate quark-level Feynman diagram.

State which interaction is responsible for this decay.

3. The Attempt at a Solution

This is more of a question to see if I'm doing it right more than anything. The first Feynman diagram is one where the strong force is responsible for the decay. The second one is one where the weak force is responsible, I'm not to sure if I'm allowed to do it both ways but if am how can I tell which one to use?
FullSizeRender 2.jpg

FullSizeRender.jpg
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Both are allowed, but which do you think dominates?
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: 12x4
strong force? Its a much stronger reaction.
 
Yes, and so we call it a strong decay.
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: 12x4