The Mass of the W Boson Is 80 GeV/c²

question 47

Multiple Choice

The mass of the W boson is 80 GeV/c².During beta decay, a virtual W is created.In order not to visibly violate conservation of energy, what is the longest time the W particle can be in existence?

• A)0 s
• B)8 x 10^-45 s
• C)8 x 10^-36 s
• D)8 x 10^-27 s
• E)There is no limit on the time the W can exist.

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Definitions:

Compression

In geology, compression refers to the force or stress that pushes materials together, leading to folding, faulting, or shortening in the Earth's crust.

Tension

The force applied on a material that stretches it apart, often leading to geological features such as rift valleys or the expansion of ocean basins at divergent boundaries.

Plunging Anticline

A geological fold, specifically an anticline, that slopes downward from the land surface, giving it a plunging appearance.

Asymmetric Anticline

A fold in sedimentary strata that is unequal in slope on both sides, often indicating a more complex deformation history.