Question

Is the decay Λ⁰→n+π⁰possible considering the appropriate conservation laws? State why or why not.

a) Yes, conserves baryon number and lepton number
b) No, violates baryon number conservation
c) No, violates lepton number conservation
d) Yes, violates both baryon and lepton number conservation

Answer 1

The decay Λ⁰ → n + π⁰ is possible considering the baryon number conservation and lepton number conservation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The decay Λ⁰ → n + π⁰ is possible considering the appropriate conservation laws. The conservation laws that need to be considered are baryon number conservation and lepton number conservation.

In this decay, the baryon number is conserved because the sum of the baryon numbers of the decay products (n and π⁰) is equal to the baryon number of the initial particle (Λ⁰).

The lepton number is also conserved because there are no leptons involved in this decay. Both the initial particle (Λ⁰) and the decay products (n and π⁰) do not contain any leptons.

Therefore, the correct answer is a) Yes, conserves baryon number and lepton number.