Question: Problem 8 ( 1 0 p t s ) : All K 0 particles have mass of m K 0 = 8 . 8 5

Problem 8(10pts) : All K0 particles have mass of mK0=8.8510-28kg. The K0 particle is unstable and decays to a pair of 0 particles (this reaction is denoted K000). If the K0 is at rest when it decays, the kinetic energy of each 0 particle is the same K=1.8210-11 Joules. [Hint: use only relativistic equations in this problem.]
a)(2 pts ) What is the rest energy of the K0 particle?
b)(3 pts) What is the total energy of each 0 particle?
c)(3 pts ) What is the mass of the 0 particle?
d)(2 pts) What are the rest energies of the K0 and 0 particles, expressed in MeV (millions of electronvolts)?
1.0V=1.6*10-19J
Problem 8 ( 1 0 p t s ) : All K 0 particles have

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