The Rest-Energy of the Z⁰ Boson Is 96 GeV

question 14

Multiple Choice

The rest-energy of the Z⁰ boson is 96 GeV.Using this information,find the maximum length of time a virtual Z⁰ can exist,in accordance with the uncertainty principle
) (1 eV = 1.6 × 10−¹⁹ J. )

• A)3.4 × 10−²⁷ s
• B)7.5 × 10−³⁰ s
• C)2.4 × 10−²⁴ s
• D)1.9 × 10−²¹ s
• E)6.3 × 10−⁵ s

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Inelastic

A demand is considered inelastic when it does not significantly change with the price of a good or service, indicating that consumers are relatively insensitive to price changes.

Elastic

Describing a situation where the demand or supply for a product or service is sensitive to changes in price or other factors.

Decrease Supply

A situation where there's a reduction in the quantity of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price.

Elasticity

A measure of how much the quantity demanded or supplied of a good or service changes in response to a change in price.