The Following Reaction Can Occur by the Strong Interaction: π⁰

question 7

Multiple Choice

The following reaction can occur by the strong interaction: π⁰ + n → K⁺ + Σ⁻. If the quark composition of the n is (udd) , the π° is ( ) , and the composition of the K⁺ is ( ) , find the quark composition of the Σ⁻.

• A) sss
• B) uds
• C) dds

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