A Levels Physics (9702)•9702/13/O/N/23

Explanation
Baryon charge from quark charges Steps:
- Quark charges: up = +2/3 e, down/strange = -1/3 e (e = 1.6 × 10^{-19} C).
- Sum charges for A (udd): +2/3 - 1/3 - 1/3 = 0.
- Sum charges for B (uss): +2/3 - 1/3 - 1/3 = 0.
- Sum charges for C (uud): +2/3 + 2/3 - 1/3 = +1 e.
- Sum charges for D (uuu): +2/3 + 2/3 + 2/3 = +2 e.
Why D is correct:
- Total charge +2 e = +3.2 × 10^{-19} C, neither +1.6 × 10^{-19} C nor -1.6 × 10^{-19} C (quark model sums charges for baryon total).
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Forms neutral neutron (charge 0 C).
- B: Forms neutral Ξ⁰ (charge 0 C).
- C: Forms proton with charge +1.6 × 10^{-19} C.
Final answer: D
Topic: Fundamental particles
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