Dear R J Raman, Mesons are fundamental particles that are responsible for holding the nucleons(Protons & Neutrons) inside the Nucleus of the atom . Mesons have a physical size, with a radius a little smaller than the size of a proton or neutron (i.e. one femtometer: 10−15 m). Charged mesons decay (sometimes through intermediate particles) to form electrons and neutrinos. Uncharged mesons may decay to photons. Hope this helped you immensely..!! If you loved the answer then please do not forget to approve it by clicking on Yes below..!!!

Grade 11Physical Chemistry

What are Mesons?

R J Raman

15 Years agoGrade 11

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Godfrey Classic Prince

Approved Tutor Answer15 Years ago

Dear R J Raman,

Mesons are fundamental particles that are responsible for holding the nucleons(Protons & Neutrons) inside the Nucleus of the atom .

Mesons have a physical size, with a radius a little smaller than the size of a proton or neutron (i.e. one femtometer: 10⁻¹⁵ m). Charged mesons decay (sometimes through intermediate particles) to form electrons and neutrinos. Uncharged mesons may decay to photons.

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