The Neutral Pion Decays by π⁰ → 2_ϒ

question 21

Multiple Choice

The neutral pion decays by π⁰ → 2_ϒ. The mass of the neutral pion is 135 MeV/c². What is the energy of each of the photons if the pion is at rest when it decays?

• A) 270 MeV
• B) 135 MeV
• C) 67.5 MeV
• D) 1.02 MeV

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