Compared to the Lifetimes of Particles That Decay Via the Weak

question 7

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

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