Quarks: Given That the Reaction N + π⁺ → P

question 37

Multiple Choice

Quarks: Given that the reaction n + π⁺ → p can occur and that the quark composition of the neutron is udd and that of the proton is uud, what must be the quark composition of the π⁺ meson?

• A) u
• B) d
• C) d
• D) u
• E) d

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