Compared to the Lifetimes of Particles That Decay Via the Weak

question 23

Multiple Choice

Compared to the lifetimes of particles that decay via the weak interaction, the lifetimes of particles that decay via the strong interaction are:

• A) 10^-12 times as long
• B) 10^-23 times as long
• C) 10²⁴ times as long
• D) 10¹² times as long
• E) about the same

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