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Which product is positive?
a) 8
b) 9
c) 5
d) None of the above

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Final answer:

The decay of a π particle can produce a positron, muon, or proton, all of which may carry a positive charge, making 'd. All of the above' the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is related to the decay of a π particle (pi meson), which is a process studied in particle physics. When a π particle decays, the products may include a positron, a muon, a proton, or even combinations thereof. Hence, the correct answer is d. All of the above. A positron is the antiparticle of an electron and carries a positive charge. A muon is similar to an electron but with a greater mass and can be either positively or negatively charged depending on whether it's a muon or an antimuon. A proton, well known as a component of atomic nuclei, carries a positive charge. All these particles can result from different decay channels of a π particle decay.

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