Why Do Strange Particles Have Long Lifetimes Compared to Other

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Multiple Choice

Why do strange particles have long lifetimes compared to other strongly interacting particles?

• A)No one knows-this is why they are called "strange."
• B)They only decay via the weak interaction.
• C)They are more massive.
• D)none of the above

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