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    Why Do Strange Particles Have Long Lifetimes Compared to Other
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Why Do Strange Particles Have Long Lifetimes Compared to Other

Question 127

Question 127

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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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