A Negative Muon Decays to Form an Electron and a Mu

question 88

Multiple Choice

A negative muon decays to form an electron and a mu neutrino and one additional particle.The other particle must be a(n)

• A)positron.
• B)antineutrino.
• C)neutrino.
• D)photon.

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Definitions:

Species

A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding to produce fertile offspring.

Arachnida

A class of joint-legged invertebrate animals in the arthropod phylum, including spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites.

Insecta

The class of arthropods that includes insects, characterized by a three-part body, compound eyes, antennae, and, typically, two pairs of wings.

Exoskeleton

An external skeleton, such as the shell of mollusks or outer covering of arthropods; provides protection and sites of attachment for muscles. Compare with endoskeleton.