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An elementary particle has a very short lifetime, 1.34 x 101 s. What is the minimum uncertainty with which we can measure its energy? Please give your answer in electron Volts.

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Chapter33: Particle Physics

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Problem 19PE: (a) What is the uncertainty in the energy released in the decay of a due to its short lifetime? (b)...

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