A Kaon K+ breaks down into two particles. From amongst the following three particles: π0 (neutral pion) η0...

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A Kaon K+ breaks down into twoparticles. From amongst the following three particles:

Ï€0 (neutral pion)

η0 (eta meson)

μ+ (anti-muon, identical to a muon except for itselectric charge)

which one(s) can be formed as the products of the describedbreak-down? (the other product is not known).

a. π0

b. η0

c. μ+

d. η0, π0

e. μ+, π0

f. μ+, η0

g. all three of them

h. none of them

Please reason your answer based on the various laws ofconservation, and explain in precise terms why each one the threeparticles can or cannot be the product of the breakdown.

Thank you!

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