The Rest-Energy of the Z⁰ Boson Is 96 GeV

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