University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 44 - Particle Physics and Cosmology - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1519: Q44.7

Answer

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Work Step by Step

From pages 1493-1494: Similarities: baryon number is conserved in particle processes, and the 3 lepton numbers are each conserved in particle processes. They are all fermions, with half-integer spin. Differences: Leptons have no internal structure, but baryons are composed of quarks. There is only one stable baryon, but several stable leptons.
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